HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Oct 26: State Governor, Gulab Chand Kataria, presided over the state-level ceremonial function of the Amrit Kalash Yatra at the Srimanta Sankardev International Auditorium in Guwahati. The Amrit Kalash Yatra, which is part of the “Meri Maati Mera Desh” campaign, is a reflection of India’s rich cultural heritage and a symbol of nationalism.
This campaign, following the success of its first phase, encourages people to participate in the Amrit Kalash Yatra. The initiative involves collecting soil and rice from villages in Amrit Kalash, which is then sent to blocks. From there, the Kalash is distributed to districts, eventually culminating in Guwahati before being transported to Delhi for the campaign’s culmination.
Speaking at the event, Governor Kataria emphasized the campaign’s uniqueness, describing it as a representation of India’s cultural heritage and monumental achievements. He stated, “The campaign captures the spirit of India’s diverse socio-cultural, political, and economic facets, invigorating a renewed sense of patriotism and unity amongst us.”
The Governor highlighted the impact of the “Meri Maati Mera Desh” campaign, noting that it has significantly strengthened the spirit of nationalism among Indians. He praised the campaign’s inclusive nature, which encourages public participation at various administrative levels, strengthening the bonds of friendship and unity within the nation.
Governor Kataria revealed that the Amrit Kalash Yatra, part of the “Meri Maati Mera Desh” campaign, would involve transporting 7,500 urns filled with soil from different parts of India to the National Capital. This soil would be used to create the Amrit Vatika and Amrit Udyan, symbolizing the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat,’ a concept promoted by the Prime Minister.
The Assam Government also paid homage to the state’s Veers and Veerangas, and the leftover holy soil will be used to construct the Kanaklata Vishwavidyalay in Gohpur.
At the event, two urns from each of the 270 locations across the state were assembled at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra. Of these, 270 urns will be transported to New Delhi, while the remaining ones will be sent to Gohpur for the construction of the university.
The Governor expressed his gratitude and admiration for all participants and officials whose tireless efforts ensured the campaign’s overwhelming success throughout Assam. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including state ministers, MPs, MLAs, the Chief Secretary, the Director General of Police, and other senior officials.
