The Swadeshi Movement was started on August 7, 1905 in India by great leaders – Aurobindo Ghosh, Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, Lala Lajpat Rai, primarily for promotion and use of Swadeshi or indigenous goods in the country.

As part of Independence Day Celebrations 2020, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting along with National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) had organized an Online Short Film Contest to create a patriotic mood surrounding this year’s Independence Day.

On the occasion of Independence Day Celebrations-2020, the Ministry of Defence in collaboration with MyGov.in conducted an online quiz on ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat-Swatantra Bharat’ from 29th July to 10th August 2020 with the aim to create a patriotic feeling among youth and masses across the nation. The quiz was open for all Indian citizens above 14 years of age.

Philately Division, Department of Posts, Government of India announced a Stamp Design (Photography) Contest on the occasion of Independence Day 2020, on 8th July 2020. The theme of the Stamp Design (Photography) Contest was “UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India (Cultural)”.

An emotionally integrated India offers the best defence against both internal and external threats and challenges As we move closer to celebrate the 75 years of our independence, our motto should be — perform or perish. This applies to all individuals and institutions. Realise your strength, build on them and create a united, prosperous India.

Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has announced the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ (Self-reliant India Movement) on May 12, 2020 with a special economic & comprehensive package of Rs 20 lakh crores which was aimed towards achieving the mission. The Mission focuses on the importance of promoting local products. The mission is also expected to complement “Make in India” initiative which intends to encourage manufacturing in India including agriculture sector which have a great potential. Agriculture plays a very crucial role in Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India in collaboration with Team MyGov organized the Nari Shakti Quiz competition on MyGov platform in the run up to the Nari Shakti Puraskar (NSP) given away on the International Women’s Day on 8th March, 2020. The format for competition was designed by MyGov and the Quiz was organized from 5th March to 31st March, 2020.

The National Project Management Unit, Atal Bhujal Yojana, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India had organized a Logo Design Contest for Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal) in the month of May-June, 2020 with theme on Community-led Ground Water Management.

The flagship challenge of Atal Innovation Mission, the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) Marathon 2019 was launched on Children’s Day, 14th November 2019. This six month long competition was unique as it was designed by the students for the students. The most pressing problem faced by the youth within their schools and community was highlighted and participant students came out with interesting and exhaustive innovations to find a solution for it.

Shhhh! It is a fresh tiger kill! There should be tiger nearby…. The team of tiger trackers and the Range Officer talk in hushed tones after coming upon the Sambhar carcass. They look for the Tiger’s pugmarks in the sands beside the tall grasses on the banks of the river. “Angad ka pugmark hai. Size dekhiye (It is Angad’s pugmark. Look at the size),” the tiger tracker explains.