Ranchi: Minister of Tribal Affairs, Government of India on Sunday inaugurated a five-day Multimedia Photo exhibition at the premises of Ranchi University to mark the celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. While addressing the students and other guests present on the occasion he said that all of India has been celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav for some time now.
However, this exhibition showcases the sacrifices, movements and the paths that the freedom fighters showed the people of the country. He said that India has a vivid history and now is making a name for itself in the world on the basis of its traditions. India has now displayed to the world that it is the world’s largest democracy and welcome everyone with the message of ‘Vasudaiv Kutumbakam’ (The whole world is a family) he said adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the idea of the world being one, and being affected as one when the world was talking of climate change and global warming, he added.
He further said that the present time demands that Indians pledge to better the future of the nation. He said people need to think over the world done by them for the nation. The exhibition showcases several leaders that gave all their life for the nation, which should inspire all to do more for the nation, the minister further added.
Vice Chancellor of Ranchi University Ajit Kumar Sinha while talking of his plans for the five-day exhibition said he plans to allot and schedule time for students of the university to visit the gallery for 50 minutes – one hour during classes to promote introduction to
the history of the nation’s Independence. We also want the students to understand the sacrifices made by the named and unnamed leaders who gave their lives for the freedom of India, he added.
Furthermore, while explaining its relation with NEP 2020, the VC said that as per NEP 2020, it will be mandatory for students of all streams to add another subject to their syllabi. This subject will teach them all about the history of India, its freedom struggle and its rise after Independence.
Notably, the subject, ‘Know Your India’ will be compulsory for all students despite different streams. On the other hand, information was also given out about a digital learning experience through online mobile games that has been developed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in association with Zynga India.
Azadi Quest Online is an entertaining and educative series of mobile games that aims to provide a platform to the players to learn more about the journey of India’s independence and the valor of Indian freedom fighters through fun gameplay.
During the exhibition, stalls related to Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) were set up by the Department of AYUSH, Ranchi. MP Sanjay Seth, MLA C P Singh, Padmashree Madhu Mansoori, Additional Director General, PIBCBC Ranchi Akhil Kumar Mishra, and several students of government schools along with their teachers were present on the occasion.