Amit Shah launches 'Amrit Kalash Yatra' in Delhi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the 'Amrit Kalash Yatra', carrying soil from every corner of the country, will reach Delhi finally and an 'Amrit Vatika' will be built near the National War Memorial by fusing the soil and saplings that would arrive in 7,500 urns. This 'Amrit Vatika' will also become a grand symbol of 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat', Shah said. The Union minister launched the 'Amrit Kalash Yatra' under the 'Meri Mati, Mera Desh' campaign and added that it is a way to connect people to the future of India.

Shah said that the idea behind this programme is that every individual, family, citizen, and child should connect emotionally with the idea of creation of the "great India".

He said that from September 1-30, every household, ward, and village will collect the ‘Mitti’ or grains in a pot, following it up from October 1-13 at the block and later from October 22-27 at state level, and finally from October 28-30, these 7,500 pots will reach New Delhi, the capital of the country.


"Through this programme, anyone can contribute to make India a great nation. It is a way to connect people to India's future," the home minister said. "Two lakh programmes were held under the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’programme and crores of Indians participated in it. This is not just an event but an emotion," he added.

The campaign was announced by PM Modi to celebrate the "achievements of the nation and its bravehearts." During his Mann Ki Baat address on August 2, PM Modi said that the 'Meri Mati, Mera Desh' campaign will be launched to honour soldiers killed inaction.