Source: This post on ‘Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Samman’ Campaign has been created based on the article “Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Samman Campaign” published in PIB on 20th November 2024.
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Recently, the third regional event of the ‘Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman’ campaign was held at IIT Guwahati. This regional event was organized as part of the Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) scheme, implemented by the Department of Justice under the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India.
About the ‘Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Samman’ Campaign
1. About: The ‘Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Samman’ campaign commemorates the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution and India’s establishment as a Republic.
2. Launched on: It was officially launched on January 24, 2024 by the Hon’ble Vice President of India at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
3. Aim: The campaign aims to promote awareness and understanding of the Indian Constitution and encourage citizens to recognize and exercise their legal rights.
4. The initiative seeks to highlight the Constitution’s significance as the supreme legal authority that defines India’s governance framework and safeguards citizens’ rights.
Highlights of the event
1. A symbolic gesture of planting saplings was conducted as a tribute to the 15 women members of the Constituent Assembly under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Nam’ campaign. This act symbolized the roots of the Constitution and the values of justice, equality, and freedom.
2. The Samvidhan Katta Magazine featuring 75 real-life stories about the impact of the Constitution in daily life, was launched during the event.
3. A Comic Book highlighting the stories of 10 beneficiaries of the Tele Law and Nyaya Bandhu programs was also unveiled, aiming to make constitutional rights more relatable and accessible.
4. Eight podcasts were released, providing insights into how citizens can use the Constitution to safeguard their rights through Tele Law and Nyaya Bandhu initiatives.
5. Tribute was paid to the contributions of women in the Constituent Assembly, including Late Smt. Leela Roy. Homage was also given to Syed Muhammad Saadulla, Assam’s sole member in the Drafting Committee, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar for his pivotal role in crafting the Constitution.
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