The word
independence literally means, freedom from being governed or ruled by another
country. India officially became independent from British rule on 15th
August 1947. East India Company, which docked its ships at Surat in Gujrat in
1608, for trading purposes. Now, who would have thought that this company was
going to stay here for quite a period of time.
Innumerable
number of people fought for the freedom of HINDUSTAN which at that time
included present day, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Tibet,
Afghanistan and some Autonomous regions. Today this land distribution is known
as “Akhanda Bharat" or “Akhanda Hindustan”. Although, interestingly
enough, the first actual revolution against the British rule took place in
1857, led by, Rani Laksmi Bai, the Queen of Jhansi. Since then, till 15th
August 1947 many sung and unsung heroes have participated for our independence.
This year, 2022 marks 75 years of our Independence, hence also known as “Azadi
ka Amrit Mahotsav”.
So much has
changed since then, right?! Indian culture today is way more diverse and augment
than it was. India has always been known for its rich culture, diversity and
secularity and I believe these identities will always remain with us along with
all the upcoming. Since, seventy-five years our nation has been progressing in
all possible forms. As said by our older generations, India is witnessing rapid
changes in all fields. For instance, economy of India, in 1947 the GDP of India
was Rs. 2.7 lakh crore and seventy-four years on, it has reached Rs. 135.13
lakh crore, which is incredible, given the population and the challenges faced
by our nation over the years. Reserved Bank of India also predicts that, we
will be the second largest economy by 2023 if we strike a growth rate of 11%.
India is
also witnessing progress in fields like life sciences, industrial technology,
liberal arts, astronomy, commerce, psychology, biotechnology, meteorology,
geography, political sciences and many more. Research and development in these
fields is obviously beneficial for welfare of the society. We are the youth,
the future of our nation, we should be proud and working hard to make the
future of India more prosperous, and secure. Independence Day gives sense of
unity in diversity to the entire nation because since independence, India as a
whole has definitely faced many challenges, but so has each and every state and
districts. On the occasion of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” the government of India
has requested everyone to hoist our flag, the “Tiranga" at our respective
houses too, as, “Tiranga" also represents unity in diversity.
India, is
not only culturally diverse but, is also blessed with a beautiful biodiversity.
From The Himalayas in the north, to the splendid 7,516.6 km of coastline along
the entire peninsular region till Andaman and Nicobar Island at the southern
most of our country, we have everything covered from tropical forests, desert
region, deltas, Sahyadris, and numerous rivers and lakes. Great architectural
monuments such as Taj Mahal, temples in Hampi, Konark, Madurai, Puri,
Bhubhaneshwar, Balaji; ancient castles and forts, Monasteries in North-eastern
parts, archeologically important places such as Dwarka, India is truly
incredible.
Yes, India has also experienced a journey from being the “Sone ki Chideya” to a still “developing” country, I believe that, with the right steps, confidence and cooperation of everyone, we can once again go back to being the “Sone ki Chideya”. This year onwards let us become responsible again, and make our country truly “Incredible”.
Jai Hind.
- Revati Pradhan
Vaadsabha Member
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