Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today inaugurated the Amrit Kalash Yatra under MERI MAATI MERA DESH Abhiyan in Mumbai. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Thakur appealed to everyone to participate in commemorating 75 years of India's freedom and honoring the courageous souls who martyred their lives to protect our Nation. On this occasion, the Minister also appealed to the youth to participate actively in this endeavor and contribute to the work of nation-building.
 
The Union Minister said that the sacred soil collected from across India will shape the Amrit Vatika near the War Memorial in Delhi. Mr. Thakur appealed to the citizens to dedicate themselves to forging a prosperous India by 2047.