It’s a way to connect people to India’s future: Amit Shah after launching Amrit Kalash Yatra

New Delhi [India], September 1 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched the 'Amrit Kalash Yatra' in the national capital, under the 'Meri Mati-Mera Desh' campaign and said that the campaign is a way to connect people to the future of India.
"Through this program, every family, every person, every citizen, every child can contribute to make India a great nation. It is a way to connect people to India's future," Amit Shah said during the event.
He further said that we are committed to building India, which was dreamt by Bhagat Singh, and Uddham Singh.
"Two lakh programmes were held under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and crores of countrymen participated in it. The event is not only an event but an emotion," he added.
The campaign was announced by PM Modi, to celebrate the “achievements of the nation and its brave hearts.”
In his address at Mann ki Baat on August 2, PM Modi informed, 'Meri Maati Mera Desh' campaign will be launched to honour our martyred braveheart men and women.”
"Under this, many programs will be organized across the country in the memory of our immortal martyrs. In the memory of these luminaries, special inscriptions will also be installed in lakhs of village panchayats of the country. Under this campaign, 'Amrit Kalash Yatra' will also be organized across the country."
He further said, "This 'Amrit Kalash Yatra' carrying soil in 7500 urns from every corner of the country will reach Delhi, the capital of the country. This journey will also carry with it saplings from different parts of the country. 'Amrit Vatika' will be built near the National War Memorial by fusing the soil and saplings that would arrive in 7500 urns. This 'Amrit Vatika' will also become a grand symbol of 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat'." (ANI)