Apply Amrit Kalash Yatras under ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ Campaign
No.: CBSE/(ACAD)/US(AB)/2023
September 22, 2023
Circular No.: Acad-113/2023
All Heads of Institutions affiliated to CBSE
Subject: Amrit Kalash Yatras under ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ Campaign
Dear Principal
Meri Maati Mera Desh (MMMD) is the finale programme of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Commemoration. It envisages paying tributes to all those veers and viranganas who have made the supreme sacrifice for the country.
In the first phase of MMMD different events held across rural and urban India. These included following:
- Construction of memorial plaques with names of locals bravehearts (2 lakh+ constructed already)
- Felicitation of bravehearts and their families
- Planting of saplings (2 crore+) and creation of 2lakh + local Amrit Vatikas.
- Taking of Panch Pran pledges (about 4 crore uploads on MMMD website)
- Singing of Rashtragaan and hoisting of National Flag at events held.
In the second phase of MMMD mitti is being collected from each household of India as a symbolic contribution and expression of people’s participation towards the creation of an Amrit Vatika in Delhi. Where mitti is not available people can contribute a grain of rice. The Amrit Vatika along with an AKAM Memorial will be a lasting legacy and permanent reminder of the entire commemoration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and the spirit of valour and sacrifice of our veers who made our freedom and progress a reality.
The overall timelines for this phase of the programme are as follows:
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Starting Date |
Ending Date |
Activities |
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By 30th September 2023 |
Mitti Collection at local |
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1st October 2023 |
13th October 2023 |
Programmes at Blocks and |
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22nd October 2023 |
27th October2023 |
Movement of Kalash from blocks & urban local bodies |
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28th October 2023 |
1st November 2023 |
Programme in Delhi |
Overall planning related to Amrit Kalash Yatras which includes dates, routes, logistical requirements, manufacturing and procuring of Kalash etc. are being coordinated by the respective District Collectors/ District Magistrates/ Deputy Commissioners. The DCs /DMs are also coordinating the events at block / Urban Local Body (ULB) levels in consultation with Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), and other relevant stakeholders.
Select Central Government Ministries / Departments through their different entities have been mapped to all the districts of the country to augment and support efforts of the State under this campaign.
Schools are advised to work with the State representatives and field level units of the Central Government Ministries / Departments to enhance their outreach efforts and ensure successful implementation.
The details of Central Government Ministries / Departments, in terms of mapping of their entities to different districts of the country, is available at this link – https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aIAJnaeKidfT8KEeN20hDqVIMCxm0Ta5
In this context, it is requested to kindly note the following action points and timelines for implementation of Amrit Kalash Yatras:
A. By 30th September 2023: – At school level, on any particular day during 1St to 30th September, following activities are to be undertaken:
I. Prabhat Pheries to be organized by all schools (Government/ Aided/Private/KVs/NVs) in their villages, defined by the catchment area.
- a. Prabhat pheries to be conducted with National Flag, pictures of local veers, charts and printouts of Panch Pran Plegde, pictures of local shilaphalakam that may have been put up in your locality etc. National Flags may be purchased from local post offices.
- b. During Prabhat Pheries, the participants to play Dhol, Nagadas & other musical instruments as per local traditions to create a festive atmosphere.
- c. Patriotic songs to be sung and Mitti Anthem created by the Ministry of Culture to be played during Prabhat Pheries. Listen and download the Mitti Anthem from this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lItUvtO32QQ
- d. Students will also disseminate information on rationale of Amrit Mahotsav, National and local heroes, contribution and sacrifice for attainment of independence during prabhat pheries.
- e. The Prabhat Pheries may finally return back to school and/or converge at a nodal school wherein parents and community influencers and members will also be invited to participate and discuss about the importance of Meri Maati Mera Desh, Azadi Ka Amrit Utsav, Panch Pran, Bravehearts (Veers), etc., and felicitate the “Veers”.
II. Competitions such as Essay Writing, Art & Rangoli Making, Patriotic Song Singing, Skits, Story Telling etc. specially focusing on patriotic themes and local veers to be conducted.
III. Messages from School Principals on messaging groups on this campaign, theme, activities being undertaken by the schools etc.
IV. School Principals to invite local and regional media to cover student initiatives being undertaken under this campaign.
V. Special Features in School Magazines on Meri Maati Mera Desh to be written by students.
VI. Host a talk cum presentation by the local District Collector/District Magistrate/Panchayat Members and/or other Government Officials directly involved with the campaign in your region. Encourage students to hold a question answer session post the talk.
VII. Participate in local Amrit Kalash Yatras being held by synergizing efforts with local representatives and joining existing yatras being held in your locality.
VIII. Panch Pran Pledge: During school assembly, students, community members and all the participants will take a solemn pledge covering Panch Pran of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, affirming their commitment to the country.
a) The pledge given below to be translated into local languages and administered.
We Pledge to:
- Make India developed and self-reliant by 2047.
- Remove any trace of colonial mindset.
- Celebrate our heritage.
- Strengthen unity and respect those who protect the country.
- Perform the duties of a citizen.
b) Pledge taking selfies may be uploaded on www.yuva.gov.in. Incase students do not have phones in school they can go home and upload a selfie.
IX. Shilaphalakam: A fundamental aspect of the program has been the ‘Dedication of Shilaphalakam (memorial)’, to express heartfelt gratitude to the brave hearts (Veers) who have made the supreme sacrifice. Shilaphalakams can be made part of the school programmes in the following way:
- a) Families of veers whose names are on local shilaphalakams may be invited to the school for felicitations.
- b) Students can create their own tributes to veers whose names are on the shilaphalakam and few students along with a teacher or principal can visit a local veers’ family and hand over the same.
- c) Students may be taken to the spots where shilaphalakam has been erected and stories of valour and courage of veers shared.
- d) In case there is an existing shilaphalakam in your school – floral tributes to be paid, skit prepared on the local veers whose names are part of the plaques, birth and death anniversaries of local veers commemorated etc.
X. This a great opportunity to create awareness among the students and community regarding Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) and the contributions of National and local heroes. Therefore, a proper Social Media Plan for wide scale dissemination may be prepared. The activities of Prabhat Pheri, Assembly, Pledge taking of Panch Pran, etc., may be shared through different media platforms i.e., official portal/websites, twitter (X) handle, Facebook, Instagram page, etc. The photo/videos may be shared with #MeriMatiMeraDesh; #AmritKalashYatra.
B. 1st – 13th October 2023: – At the Block level, following activities would be undertaken:
- a) District Collectors/ District Magistrates are coordinating the events at block / Urban Local Body (ULB) levels in consultation with Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), and other relevant stakeholders.
- b) Teachers and students to participate in these programs via cultural programs, patriotic singing, support in stage decoration, anchoring, audience management etc. in the spirit of jan bhagidari and collaboration.
- c) Local Youth Volunteers from NYKS may be contacted to establish synergies. List enclosed.
- d) It is suggested that the nodal school or the bigger schools can reach out to the local administration and offer the school playground, auditorium, hall etc. as the official venue for the local programme to be held at the block/urban local body where mitti from different kalash is to be mixed. This way the outreach programme being held in the school can become the official event for that locality.
C. 22nd – 27th October 2023 (Activities at Capitals of States & Union Territories) and 28th – 1st November 2023 (Programme in Delhi):
- a) All the kalash from the blocks and local urban bodies will be brought to the capital of the State/ UT and a ceremonial sendoff programme is planned to be organized by the local administration.
- b) Programmes are expected to be led by Hon’ble Chief Minister, H.E. the Governor/Lt. Governor and/or other dignitarie.
- c) Approximately 3-4 people from each block / local urban body in the State/UT are expected to travel to Delhi for the National Programme. Schools may reach out to local authorities in each block/ urban body to ensure representation of few teachers and students as part of the overall contingent for the State coming to Delhi.
All schools are requested to conduct the activities as mentioned at Point A above and submit a brief report of activities Undertaken by schools (immediately after conducting the activities) at the following link latest by 30th September 2023:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNXTyvBAdizHSrLaT3d8fu77X8WXCN5xcBhrvlt9jKyT YLbQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
With Best Wishes!
Dr. Joseph Emmanuel
Director (Academics)
Copy to the respective Heads of Directorates, Organizations and Institutions as indicated below with a request to disseminate the information to all the schools under their jurisdiction:
1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18 Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi-16
2. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, B-15, Sector-62, Institutional Area, Noida- 201309
3. The Secretary, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
4. The Secretary, Sainik Schools Society, Room No. 101, D-1 Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi- 110001.
5. The Chairman, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan, N-1/9, Near Doordarshan Kendra, PO Sainik School Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Odhisha-751005.
6. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi-110 054
7. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh-160017
8. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim –737101
9. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar –791 111
10. The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair – 744101
11. The Director of Education, S.I.E., CBSE Cell, VIP Road, Junglee Ghat, P.O. 744103, A&N Island
12. The Director, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESSESS Plaza, Community Centre, Sector -3, Rohini, Delhi
13. The Additional Director General of Army Education, A –Wing, Sena Bhawan, DHQ, PO, New Delhi-110001
14. The Secretary AWES, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army), FDRC Building No. 202, Shankar Vihar (Near APS), Delhi Cantt-110010
15. All Regional Directors/Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of the affiliated schools of the Board in their respective regions
16. All Joint Secretary/ Deputy Secretary/ Assistant Secretary/SPS / Analyst, CBSE
17. All Head(s)/ In-Charge(s), Centre of Excellence, CBSE
18. In charge IT Unit with the request to put this Circular on the CBSE Academic Website
19. In-Charge, Library
20. The Head (Media & Public Relations), CBSE
21. DS to Chairperson, CBSE
22. PPS to Secretary, CBSE
23. PPS to Director (Academics), CBSE
24. PS to Director (Academics-Assessment), CBSE
25. PPS to Director (Information Technology), CBSE
26. Sr. PPS to Controller of Examinations, CBSE
27. PS to Director (Skill Education), CBSE
28. Sr. PPS to Director (Professional Examinations), CBSE
29. PS to Director (Training), CBSE
30. Sr. PPS to Director (CTET), CBSE
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