Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav means elixir of energy of independence, inspirations of the warriors of freedom struggle, new ideas and pledges and of Aatmanirbharta. Therefore, this Mahotsav is a festival of awakening of the nation; festival of fulfilling the dream of good governance; and the festival of global peace and development. 

We, at Sunitidevi Singhania School, Thane conducted special activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India’s independence and to make students aware about nation’s glorious heritage.

Students of Nursery came to school wearing tricolour clothes and walked around the Jungle arena in small rally singing ‘Nanna munna raahi hun……’

Different formations were also done by the students i.e. formation of word INDIA by Junior kg kids and formation of number 75 by Senior kg kids.

Various activities like colouring and painting tricolours with sponge and scrubber, bird tracing, rangoli making, clay moulding, decoration of Krishna hall etc were conducted for Pre-Primary kids.

Seed Bomb Activity was conducted for Grade 3 students. Not only was this activity a hugely enjoyable one for our students, but they developed a better understanding of their local environment. Students were able to reconnect with nature and increase their appreciation for their surroundings.

Students of Grade 4 participated in Garbage Segregation Project where they created dry waste bins for the whole school. Through this activity kids learnt the importance of segregating garbage and the correct process of disposal.

A Drawing Competition was conducted for the students of Grade 5 to make them aware about the significance of the tricolours in our flag. 

Pumping in more excitement and to make all aware about the glorious heritage of India, a Power Point Presentation based on Historical Monuments was shown to the students of Grade 6.

A Patriotic Singing Competition was conducted for Grade 8 students. The students sang patriotic songs in different languages. It invoked a sense of patriotism in all. The students’ enthusiasm was also reflected in the singing sessions remembering great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel etc.

The whole purpose of the activities was to enhance the feeling of patriotism and love and respect for the nation.