India ki Udaan: An Initiative of Ministry of Culture and Google

India ki Udaan Initiative- Relevance for UPSC Exam

• GS Paper 1: Indian History- Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

India ki Udaan Initiative in News

• Ministry of Culture and Google kick started ‘India ki Udaan’ initiative to celebrate the unwavering, undying, spirit of India and its achievements in past 75 years.

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India ki Udaan Initiative

• About: India ki Udaan Initiative is a celebration of the unwavering and undying spirit of India. India ki Udaan Initiative was organized under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
• Aim: The Joint initiative will take the netizens to the rich culture and heritage of India through its rich archives and featuring artistic illustrations.
• Theme: India ki Udaan project has been based on the theme ‘Unwavering and undying spirit of India over these past 75 years.
• Implementation: India ki Udaan Initiative is being Executed by Google Arts and Culture, in collaboration with Ministry of Culture.
• Significance: The initiative will offer a unique view to users to witness India’s remarkable moments virtually.
  • If users will venture more into the collection they would be able to know about the iconic personalities in Indian history, scientific and sports achievements, and leading female personalities of the country.

India ki Udaan Initiative- Key Initiatives by Google

• Google in partnership with the Ministry of Culture is planning to create informative online content that will showcase the contribution of Indians in transforming the nation after and before independence.
• Google also announced to launch of a series of special initiatives across its products and services that will offer rich content and a prime experience to its Indian users all through the anniversary year.
• Google has planned to involve artists from India and across the globe to give a rich and unique experience through this online archive.

Key Facts about Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM)

• About: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements.
  • Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is an embodiment of all that is progressive about India’s socio-cultural, political, and economic identity.
• Celebrating People of India: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India who have been instrumental in bringing India thus far in its evolutionary journey.
  • People of India also hold within them the power and potential to enable the Prime Minister’s vision of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
• Beginning of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: The official journey of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” commenced on 12th March 2021 which starts a 75-week countdown to our 75th anniversary of Independence.
• Categorize: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is envisioned to be celebrated in five categories –
  • Freedom Struggle,
  • Idea @75,
  • Achievements @75,
  • Action @75 and
  • Resolve @75

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