As part of the Independence Day celebrations, selfie points have come up across the national capital highlighting different schemes and initiatives of the central government. Such selfie points have been installed in 12 locations — National War Memorial, India Gate, Vijay Chowk, New Delhi Railway Station, Pragati Maidan, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid Metro Station, Rajiv Chowk Metro Station, Delhi Gate Metro Station, ITO Metro Gate, Naubat Khana, and Sheesh Ganj Gurudwara, officials in the Defence ministry stated in a release.
Schemes and initiatives that are to be showcased at the selfie points
Citizens are also being encouraged to take selfies at one or more of the 12 installations and upload them on the portal to take part in the contest. Twelve winners, one from each installation, will be selected on the basis of the online selfie contest and they would be awarded a prize money of Rs 10,000 each.
The schemes and initiatives that are to be showcased at the selfie points include Global Hope: Vaccine and Yoga, Ujjwala Yojana, Space Power, Digital India, Skill India, Start-up India, Swachh Bharat, Sashakt Bharat, Naya Bharat, Powering India, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and Jal Jeevan Mission. An online selfie contest will also be conducted by the Ministry of Defence on ‘MyGov’ portal from August 15-20, officials said.
Kashmiri students celebrate India’s rich agricultural legacy
The sounds of patriotism echoed as the students of Government Middle School in TA Shah Zone, in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, came together to create a touching short film featuring the timeless Hindi song “Mere Desh Ki Dharti”. Through the magic of music and cinema, they paid a heartfelt tribute to India’s landscape and its treasures while embracing the spirit of patriotism.
In an innovative initiative aimed at promoting agriculture in India, the students combined their creative talents to produce a short film that beautifully captured the essence of the song. Under the guidance of their teachers, they not only brought the song to life but also visually depicted the importance of agriculture in the country’s progress.
Asif Iqbal, the school’s ReT teacher, said. “This project allowed our students to explore their artistic capabilities while also promoting a vital sector of our nation’s economy. The students’ enthusiasm and passion were truly inspiring.”
Highlighting the significance of such initiatives in fostering holistic learning, he said, “This endeavour beautifully merged music, cinema, and social awareness. It’s heartening to witness our students contribute to the promotion of a sector that plays a crucial role in our country’s growth.”
