Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the initiative by the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture, and achievements, is already much in the news, in all positive light. ?
The Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India who have not only been instrumental in bringing India thus far in its evolutionary journey but also hold within them the power and potential to enable PM Modi?s vision of activating India 2.0, propelled by the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India)
The official journey of ?Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav? commences on 12th March, 2021 which starts a 75 week countdown to our 75th anniversary of Independence and will end post a year on 15th August of the year 2023. Following the initiative, the Defence Minister Mr. Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated week-long activities related to Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (India @75) that included HAL focused events on 13th of December, 2021.
The exhibition sites at Bengaluru (including the Museum and Heritage Center), Nashik, Kanpur, Hyderabad, Koraput and Lucknow are now open to public with no entry fee till December 19 (9AM to 5PM), as reported.
Following the inauguration, Dr C G Krishnadas Nair, Honorary President, SIATI and former Chairman, HAL unveiled the exhibition at HAL Heritage Centre & Aerospace Museum, Bengaluru in the presence of senior HAL officials.
HAL is showcasing its 80 years of heritage, current and futuristic products during the week beginning the inaugural day. HAL-produced aircraft, helicopters, aero engines, avionics systems, components and LRUs are on display at different exhibitions.
Visitors can view the CATS WARRIOR UAV Mockup model, model of LCA Tejas, MiG 21 and MiG 27, Do-228 and HS-748, avionics systems, operational model of ALH transmission system, LRUs and aerospace components at different exhibitions.?Public entry to these exhibitions/museums will be with valid ID cards and students with their school/college ID cards in adherence to all COVID protocol and norms.??
The author is a Delhi-based, DCC qualified, defence beat writer?and independent contributor to print and online publications
