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Integrated Approach  
for Holistic Well-being 
Dr Mansukh ManD aviya Sports Binding  
the Nation T ogether
anurag singh Thakur
Azadi Ka  
Amrit Mahotsav 
g kishan reDD y AzAdi k A 
Amrit mAhotsA v SpecIAl ISSue
AuguST  2023 A develop MeNT MoNTHly
Page 2


Integrated Approach  
for Holistic Well-being 
Dr Mansukh ManD aviya Sports Binding  
the Nation T ogether
anurag singh Thakur
Azadi Ka  
Amrit Mahotsav 
g kishan reDD y AzAdi k A 
Amrit mAhotsA v SpecIAl ISSue
AuguST  2023 A develop MeNT MoNTHly
August 2023
YOJANA
Volume-67
No. 08
A DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides.
Rig Veda
www.publicationsdivision.nic.in @DPD_India  I  @YojanaJournal @publicationsdivision @dpd_india
In ThIs Issue
number of pages: 72
Details of the Sales Outlets of the Publications Division on Page 69
YOJANA is published in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, 
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Since 1957
Focus
IndIan Economy 
HIstorIcal pErspEctIvE  
and tHE way Forward 
V Anantha Nageswaran
ovErvIEw azadI Ka amrIt 
maHotsav  
G KIshan Reddy spEcIal artIclEs
IntEgratEd approacH 
For HolIstIc wEll-bEIng 
dR MansuKh MandavIya
Chief editor 
manogyan ranI pal
editor 
sHucHIta cHaturvEdI
our repreSeNTATIveS 
Ahmedabad: Sumanben A Machhar, Bengaluru: 
Yashwant Shehnai, Bhubaneswar: Itishree Singh 
Rathaur, Chennai: Sanjay Ghosh, Guwahati: 
Maruf Alam, Hyderabad: Krishna Vandana  
P , Jalandhar: Gagandeep Kaur Devgan, Kolkata: 
Sumita Chakraborty, Mumbai: Sangeeta Godbole, 
Thiruvananthapuram: Sudha S Namboothiry.
Joint Director, ProDuction 
d K C hRudhaIna Th c over Design
neeRaJ RIdlaan
Yojana (English): Room No. 647, Soochna Bhawan, 
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003.  
E-mail (Editorial): sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
YOJANA, a development monthly published since 
1957, is a theme-based journal providing in-depth 
analyses and views on socio-economic issues in 
the broader framework of government policies. 
Although published by the Ministry of Information 
and Broadcasting, YOJANA is not restricted to 
expressing the official point of view.
dIsClaIMeR
l 	 The 	 vie ws 	 e xpre sse d 	 in 	 various 	 articles 	 are	
those 	 of 	 the 	 authors 	 and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 ne c essarily	
re flect 	 the 	 vie ws 	 of 	 the 	 Go vernme n t 	 or 	 the	
organisation/ s 	 the y 	 work 	 f or .
l Map s/flags 	 use d 	 in 	 the 	 article s 	 are 	 only 	 indic ative 	
and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 re flect 	 the 	 politic al 	 map 	 or 	 le gal	
re presen t ation 	 of 	 the 	 flag 	 of 	 India/an y 	 othe r	
c oun try .
l The 	 inf ographics/figure s 	 are 	 pro vide d 	 b y 	 the	
authors 	 through 	 the ir 	 re liable 	 sourc e s 	 and	
YOJANA 	 claims 	 no 	 re sponsibility 	 f or 	 the 	 same.
l Image s, 	 graphics 	 and 	 illus trations, 	 whe re ve r	
use d, 	 are 	 mos tly 	 sourc ed 	 from 	 go vernme n t	
channels 	 and 	 are 	 indic ative 	 in 	 nature .
l YOJANA 	does 	not 	o wn 	re sponsibility 	re garding	
the 	 c on t e n ts 	 of 	 the 	 adve rtise men ts. 	 The 	 re aders	
are 	 re que s t e d 	 t o 	 ve rify 	 the 	 claims 	 made 	 in 	 the	
adve rtise men ts 	 re garding 	 c ourse s, 	 c are e r -
guidanc e 	 book s 	 or 	 ins titutions.
l YOJANA doesn't 	 e ndorse 	 or 	 promot e 	 an y 	 brands	
or 	 privat e 	 e n titie s 	 prese n t ed 	 as 	 c ase 	 s tudie s 	 in 	 an y	 
of 	 the 	 article s.
suBsCRIPTIOn/GRIevanCes
Email: pdjucir@gmail.com 
Phone: 011-24367453  
(Monday-Friday, 9:30 am- 6:00 pm)
Postal Address: Abhishek Chaturvedi, Editor, 
Journals Unit, Publications Division, Room No. 
779, Soochna Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi 
Road, New Delhi-110 003.
Please	 not e	 that	 it	 will	 t ak e	 atleas t	 eigh t	
week s	 t o	 s t art	 your	 sub scrip tion.	 Kindly	 raise	 
your	 queries/grie vanc es	 about	 non	 rec eip t	 of	 the	
journals	only	aft er	this	period.
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Anshuman Khanna 
lEvEragIng tEcHnology For 
accEssIblE QualIty EducatIon 
Anil Sahasrabudhe
atal InnovatIon mIssIon 
buIldIng a HolIstIc  
InnovatIon EcosystEm 
Pramit Dash
IndIa’s g20 prEsIdEncy 
Prof Harsh V Pant
agrIculturE 
a JournEy From sHortagE  
to surplus 
Dr Jagdeep Saxena
29
35
41
49
53
59
65
swEEt rEvolutIon 
a boom In HonEy productIon 
Dr Shailesh Kumar Mishra 
Dr Dheeraj Kumar Tiwari
JournEy oF IndIan cInEma 
Amitava Nag
Special iSSue
Page 3


Integrated Approach  
for Holistic Well-being 
Dr Mansukh ManD aviya Sports Binding  
the Nation T ogether
anurag singh Thakur
Azadi Ka  
Amrit Mahotsav 
g kishan reDD y AzAdi k A 
Amrit mAhotsA v SpecIAl ISSue
AuguST  2023 A develop MeNT MoNTHly
August 2023
YOJANA
Volume-67
No. 08
A DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides.
Rig Veda
www.publicationsdivision.nic.in @DPD_India  I  @YojanaJournal @publicationsdivision @dpd_india
In ThIs Issue
number of pages: 72
Details of the Sales Outlets of the Publications Division on Page 69
YOJANA is published in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, 
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Since 1957
Focus
IndIan Economy 
HIstorIcal pErspEctIvE  
and tHE way Forward 
V Anantha Nageswaran
ovErvIEw azadI Ka amrIt 
maHotsav  
G KIshan Reddy spEcIal artIclEs
IntEgratEd approacH 
For HolIstIc wEll-bEIng 
dR MansuKh MandavIya
Chief editor 
manogyan ranI pal
editor 
sHucHIta cHaturvEdI
our repreSeNTATIveS 
Ahmedabad: Sumanben A Machhar, Bengaluru: 
Yashwant Shehnai, Bhubaneswar: Itishree Singh 
Rathaur, Chennai: Sanjay Ghosh, Guwahati: 
Maruf Alam, Hyderabad: Krishna Vandana  
P , Jalandhar: Gagandeep Kaur Devgan, Kolkata: 
Sumita Chakraborty, Mumbai: Sangeeta Godbole, 
Thiruvananthapuram: Sudha S Namboothiry.
Joint Director, ProDuction 
d K C hRudhaIna Th c over Design
neeRaJ RIdlaan
Yojana (English): Room No. 647, Soochna Bhawan, 
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003.  
E-mail (Editorial): sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
YOJANA, a development monthly published since 
1957, is a theme-based journal providing in-depth 
analyses and views on socio-economic issues in 
the broader framework of government policies. 
Although published by the Ministry of Information 
and Broadcasting, YOJANA is not restricted to 
expressing the official point of view.
dIsClaIMeR
l 	 The 	 vie ws 	 e xpre sse d 	 in 	 various 	 articles 	 are	
those 	 of 	 the 	 authors 	 and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 ne c essarily	
re flect 	 the 	 vie ws 	 of 	 the 	 Go vernme n t 	 or 	 the	
organisation/ s 	 the y 	 work 	 f or .
l Map s/flags 	 use d 	 in 	 the 	 article s 	 are 	 only 	 indic ative 	
and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 re flect 	 the 	 politic al 	 map 	 or 	 le gal	
re presen t ation 	 of 	 the 	 flag 	 of 	 India/an y 	 othe r	
c oun try .
l The 	 inf ographics/figure s 	 are 	 pro vide d 	 b y 	 the	
authors 	 through 	 the ir 	 re liable 	 sourc e s 	 and	
YOJANA 	 claims 	 no 	 re sponsibility 	 f or 	 the 	 same.
l Image s, 	 graphics 	 and 	 illus trations, 	 whe re ve r	
use d, 	 are 	 mos tly 	 sourc ed 	 from 	 go vernme n t	
channels 	 and 	 are 	 indic ative 	 in 	 nature .
l YOJANA 	does 	not 	o wn 	re sponsibility 	re garding	
the 	 c on t e n ts 	 of 	 the 	 adve rtise men ts. 	 The 	 re aders	
are 	 re que s t e d 	 t o 	 ve rify 	 the 	 claims 	 made 	 in 	 the	
adve rtise men ts 	 re garding 	 c ourse s, 	 c are e r -
guidanc e 	 book s 	 or 	 ins titutions.
l YOJANA doesn't 	 e ndorse 	 or 	 promot e 	 an y 	 brands	
or 	 privat e 	 e n titie s 	 prese n t ed 	 as 	 c ase 	 s tudie s 	 in 	 an y	 
of 	 the 	 article s.
suBsCRIPTIOn/GRIevanCes
Email: pdjucir@gmail.com 
Phone: 011-24367453  
(Monday-Friday, 9:30 am- 6:00 pm)
Postal Address: Abhishek Chaturvedi, Editor, 
Journals Unit, Publications Division, Room No. 
779, Soochna Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi 
Road, New Delhi-110 003.
Please	 not e	 that	 it	 will	 t ak e	 atleas t	 eigh t	
week s	 t o	 s t art	 your	 sub scrip tion.	 Kindly	 raise	 
your	 queries/grie vanc es	 about	 non	 rec eip t	 of	 the	
journals	only	aft er	this	period.
6
ReGulaR s
our booKs 
75 yEars 75 FIlms 
india's CinematiC Journey
c-3
23
10
16
UPCOMING ISSUE:  
CONStItUtION, GOvErNaNCE & rEfOrMS
sports bIndIng  
tHE natIon togEtHEr 
anuRa G sInGh ThaK uR
vIsIon For Industry 
Anshuman Khanna 
lEvEragIng tEcHnology For 
accEssIblE QualIty EducatIon 
Anil Sahasrabudhe
atal InnovatIon mIssIon 
buIldIng a HolIstIc  
InnovatIon EcosystEm 
Pramit Dash
IndIa’s g20 prEsIdEncy 
Prof Harsh V Pant
agrIculturE 
a JournEy From sHortagE  
to surplus 
Dr Jagdeep Saxena
29
35
41
49
53
59
65
swEEt rEvolutIon 
a boom In HonEy productIon 
Dr Shailesh Kumar Mishra 
Dr Dheeraj Kumar Tiwari
JournEy oF IndIan cInEma 
Amitava Nag
Special iSSue
4 August 2023
Highly Appreciated c ontent
‘cooperation to Prosperity’ was my first pick of 
Yojana. the magazine is deserving of high praise. 
t he magazine dealt with the theme remarkably. t he 
collection of articles, along with regulars, provides 
comprehensive and in-depth knowledge. t he edition 
was enough for a reader to develop an insight into 
the topic of cooperative societies. t he philosophy of 
cooperation as a central tenet of indian work culture 
dates back to ancient times. crippled during colonial 
times, the philosophy has regained importance in 
post-independence years and received a fresh impetus 
with the set-up of the Ministry of c ooperation in 2021. 
t hus, the choice of theme for this edition was totally 
apt. t he edition has now made me a regular reader of 
the magazine. i look forward to reading something 
insightful on an intriguing topic next month!  
– Serena, new Delhi
An Issue on Mental Health
i am a regular reader of Yojana, and the June issue 
on yoga was very insightful and gave me a complete 
understanding of yoga and traditional medicine. i 
also got clarity about the value of indian ayurvedic 
medicine and traditional medicine. i just want to 
request that you please bring up a separate issue for 
mental health. t hank you.
– Md Wahid Sarwar, Jharkhand
Synthesis of o ld Wisdom with  
Modern Science
the spotlight is on AYusH (Ayurveda, Yoga & 
naturopathy, unani, siddha, and Homoeopathy) in 
the June 2023 issue of Yojana Magazine, highlighting 
its tremendous impact on holistic health and well-
being. t he focus of Ayurveda on preventive healthcare 
and lifestyle management has permeated society. 
A growing number of people are turning to siddha, 
Inbox
sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
unani, and homoeopathy for accessible healthcare 
solutions. t he creation of hospitals, dispensaries, and 
wellness centres demonstrates the government’s 
support for AYusH by making it widely available. 
this acceptance of AYusH as a beneficial healthcare 
method works in conjunction with western medicine. 
t he June 2023 issue of Yojana Magazine emphasises 
the importance of AYusH in achieving holistic health 
and well-being. AYusH provides a comprehensive 
approach to well-being by combining ancient wisdom 
with modern technology. 
– d r  Jinu Bala, r ajasthan
c ompelling perspective
t he piece ‘t he r ole of Meditational Approaches in 
Mental Well-Being’ offers a thorough analysis of these 
age-old techniques and emphasises their applicability 
in the present. the author powerfully highlights the 
transforming effects of yoga and mudra on fostering 
mental well-being. the article sheds insight on 
mudra, an ancient practice of hand movements that 
is frequently employed in connection with yoga and 
meditation. Mudras are thought to channel and direct 
energy within the body, aiding physical and mental 
healing. the writer emphasises the importance of 
mudras in boosting concentration, cognitive capacities, 
and emotional stability. t he author acknowledges how 
these meditational techniques have a wider impact on 
society than just individuals. the article's conclusion 
emphasises how accessible these practises are to 
people of any age, gender, or physical ability. Anyone 
eager to begin this transforming path can reap the 
rewards of yoga and mudra through guided sessions, 
internet tools, or self-practice. overall, the article in 
Y ojana gives a compelling perspective on the relevance 
of meditational practices for mental well-being, 
with a specific emphasis on i ndian traditional yoga  
and mudra.
– Awanish Kumar gupta
Page 4


Integrated Approach  
for Holistic Well-being 
Dr Mansukh ManD aviya Sports Binding  
the Nation T ogether
anurag singh Thakur
Azadi Ka  
Amrit Mahotsav 
g kishan reDD y AzAdi k A 
Amrit mAhotsA v SpecIAl ISSue
AuguST  2023 A develop MeNT MoNTHly
August 2023
YOJANA
Volume-67
No. 08
A DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides.
Rig Veda
www.publicationsdivision.nic.in @DPD_India  I  @YojanaJournal @publicationsdivision @dpd_india
In ThIs Issue
number of pages: 72
Details of the Sales Outlets of the Publications Division on Page 69
YOJANA is published in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, 
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Since 1957
Focus
IndIan Economy 
HIstorIcal pErspEctIvE  
and tHE way Forward 
V Anantha Nageswaran
ovErvIEw azadI Ka amrIt 
maHotsav  
G KIshan Reddy spEcIal artIclEs
IntEgratEd approacH 
For HolIstIc wEll-bEIng 
dR MansuKh MandavIya
Chief editor 
manogyan ranI pal
editor 
sHucHIta cHaturvEdI
our repreSeNTATIveS 
Ahmedabad: Sumanben A Machhar, Bengaluru: 
Yashwant Shehnai, Bhubaneswar: Itishree Singh 
Rathaur, Chennai: Sanjay Ghosh, Guwahati: 
Maruf Alam, Hyderabad: Krishna Vandana  
P , Jalandhar: Gagandeep Kaur Devgan, Kolkata: 
Sumita Chakraborty, Mumbai: Sangeeta Godbole, 
Thiruvananthapuram: Sudha S Namboothiry.
Joint Director, ProDuction 
d K C hRudhaIna Th c over Design
neeRaJ RIdlaan
Yojana (English): Room No. 647, Soochna Bhawan, 
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003.  
E-mail (Editorial): sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
YOJANA, a development monthly published since 
1957, is a theme-based journal providing in-depth 
analyses and views on socio-economic issues in 
the broader framework of government policies. 
Although published by the Ministry of Information 
and Broadcasting, YOJANA is not restricted to 
expressing the official point of view.
dIsClaIMeR
l 	 The 	 vie ws 	 e xpre sse d 	 in 	 various 	 articles 	 are	
those 	 of 	 the 	 authors 	 and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 ne c essarily	
re flect 	 the 	 vie ws 	 of 	 the 	 Go vernme n t 	 or 	 the	
organisation/ s 	 the y 	 work 	 f or .
l Map s/flags 	 use d 	 in 	 the 	 article s 	 are 	 only 	 indic ative 	
and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 re flect 	 the 	 politic al 	 map 	 or 	 le gal	
re presen t ation 	 of 	 the 	 flag 	 of 	 India/an y 	 othe r	
c oun try .
l The 	 inf ographics/figure s 	 are 	 pro vide d 	 b y 	 the	
authors 	 through 	 the ir 	 re liable 	 sourc e s 	 and	
YOJANA 	 claims 	 no 	 re sponsibility 	 f or 	 the 	 same.
l Image s, 	 graphics 	 and 	 illus trations, 	 whe re ve r	
use d, 	 are 	 mos tly 	 sourc ed 	 from 	 go vernme n t	
channels 	 and 	 are 	 indic ative 	 in 	 nature .
l YOJANA 	does 	not 	o wn 	re sponsibility 	re garding	
the 	 c on t e n ts 	 of 	 the 	 adve rtise men ts. 	 The 	 re aders	
are 	 re que s t e d 	 t o 	 ve rify 	 the 	 claims 	 made 	 in 	 the	
adve rtise men ts 	 re garding 	 c ourse s, 	 c are e r -
guidanc e 	 book s 	 or 	 ins titutions.
l YOJANA doesn't 	 e ndorse 	 or 	 promot e 	 an y 	 brands	
or 	 privat e 	 e n titie s 	 prese n t ed 	 as 	 c ase 	 s tudie s 	 in 	 an y	 
of 	 the 	 article s.
suBsCRIPTIOn/GRIevanCes
Email: pdjucir@gmail.com 
Phone: 011-24367453  
(Monday-Friday, 9:30 am- 6:00 pm)
Postal Address: Abhishek Chaturvedi, Editor, 
Journals Unit, Publications Division, Room No. 
779, Soochna Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi 
Road, New Delhi-110 003.
Please	 not e	 that	 it	 will	 t ak e	 atleas t	 eigh t	
week s	 t o	 s t art	 your	 sub scrip tion.	 Kindly	 raise	 
your	 queries/grie vanc es	 about	 non	 rec eip t	 of	 the	
journals	only	aft er	this	period.
6
ReGulaR s
our booKs 
75 yEars 75 FIlms 
india's CinematiC Journey
c-3
23
10
16
UPCOMING ISSUE:  
CONStItUtION, GOvErNaNCE & rEfOrMS
sports bIndIng  
tHE natIon togEtHEr 
anuRa G sInGh ThaK uR
vIsIon For Industry 
Anshuman Khanna 
lEvEragIng tEcHnology For 
accEssIblE QualIty EducatIon 
Anil Sahasrabudhe
atal InnovatIon mIssIon 
buIldIng a HolIstIc  
InnovatIon EcosystEm 
Pramit Dash
IndIa’s g20 prEsIdEncy 
Prof Harsh V Pant
agrIculturE 
a JournEy From sHortagE  
to surplus 
Dr Jagdeep Saxena
29
35
41
49
53
59
65
swEEt rEvolutIon 
a boom In HonEy productIon 
Dr Shailesh Kumar Mishra 
Dr Dheeraj Kumar Tiwari
JournEy oF IndIan cInEma 
Amitava Nag
Special iSSue
4 August 2023
Highly Appreciated c ontent
‘cooperation to Prosperity’ was my first pick of 
Yojana. the magazine is deserving of high praise. 
t he magazine dealt with the theme remarkably. t he 
collection of articles, along with regulars, provides 
comprehensive and in-depth knowledge. t he edition 
was enough for a reader to develop an insight into 
the topic of cooperative societies. t he philosophy of 
cooperation as a central tenet of indian work culture 
dates back to ancient times. crippled during colonial 
times, the philosophy has regained importance in 
post-independence years and received a fresh impetus 
with the set-up of the Ministry of c ooperation in 2021. 
t hus, the choice of theme for this edition was totally 
apt. t he edition has now made me a regular reader of 
the magazine. i look forward to reading something 
insightful on an intriguing topic next month!  
– Serena, new Delhi
An Issue on Mental Health
i am a regular reader of Yojana, and the June issue 
on yoga was very insightful and gave me a complete 
understanding of yoga and traditional medicine. i 
also got clarity about the value of indian ayurvedic 
medicine and traditional medicine. i just want to 
request that you please bring up a separate issue for 
mental health. t hank you.
– Md Wahid Sarwar, Jharkhand
Synthesis of o ld Wisdom with  
Modern Science
the spotlight is on AYusH (Ayurveda, Yoga & 
naturopathy, unani, siddha, and Homoeopathy) in 
the June 2023 issue of Yojana Magazine, highlighting 
its tremendous impact on holistic health and well-
being. t he focus of Ayurveda on preventive healthcare 
and lifestyle management has permeated society. 
A growing number of people are turning to siddha, 
Inbox
sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
unani, and homoeopathy for accessible healthcare 
solutions. t he creation of hospitals, dispensaries, and 
wellness centres demonstrates the government’s 
support for AYusH by making it widely available. 
this acceptance of AYusH as a beneficial healthcare 
method works in conjunction with western medicine. 
t he June 2023 issue of Yojana Magazine emphasises 
the importance of AYusH in achieving holistic health 
and well-being. AYusH provides a comprehensive 
approach to well-being by combining ancient wisdom 
with modern technology. 
– d r  Jinu Bala, r ajasthan
c ompelling perspective
t he piece ‘t he r ole of Meditational Approaches in 
Mental Well-Being’ offers a thorough analysis of these 
age-old techniques and emphasises their applicability 
in the present. the author powerfully highlights the 
transforming effects of yoga and mudra on fostering 
mental well-being. the article sheds insight on 
mudra, an ancient practice of hand movements that 
is frequently employed in connection with yoga and 
meditation. Mudras are thought to channel and direct 
energy within the body, aiding physical and mental 
healing. the writer emphasises the importance of 
mudras in boosting concentration, cognitive capacities, 
and emotional stability. t he author acknowledges how 
these meditational techniques have a wider impact on 
society than just individuals. the article's conclusion 
emphasises how accessible these practises are to 
people of any age, gender, or physical ability. Anyone 
eager to begin this transforming path can reap the 
rewards of yoga and mudra through guided sessions, 
internet tools, or self-practice. overall, the article in 
Y ojana gives a compelling perspective on the relevance 
of meditational practices for mental well-being, 
with a specific emphasis on i ndian traditional yoga  
and mudra.
– Awanish Kumar gupta
5 August 2023
Editorial
YOJANA
Celebration of Life
i
ndia is a land of festivals. throughout the year, its people engage 
in myriad festivities based on their faiths, various calendars, faces 
of the moon, for gods and goddesses, great saints, people and days, 
regional customs, and rather all aspects of life. t hese festivals reflect 
the diversity around and bring together people across the country. 
celebrations and rituals in india start even before the birth of a child. 
t ruly, india is a land where celebration is the way of life.
giving this celebration and the festive spirit of india a nationalist 
cause and bringing together all indians for a common festival, the 
grand celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) commenced on 
12 March 2021 with a 75-week countdown to the 75
th
 anniversary of 
independence on 15 August 2023. Based on the five pillars focusing on 
freedom struggle, unique ideas, achievements, actions, and resolve, 
this Mahotsav celebrated the spirit of Jan Bhagidari. it showcased the 
country’s achievements of last 75 years to the world and also give a framework for resolve for the next  
25 years. over a lakh events have been organised under AKAM, including several mega events, such as  
Har Ghar Tiranga, Vande Bharatam Nritya Utsav, and Kalanjali. Amrit Mahotsav aims to further boost 
peoples’ movement through collaborative campaigns and outreach across india and the world. t hey were 
on the lines of nine themes aligned with the Panch Pran: Women and children, t ribal empowerment, Water, 
cultural Pride, Lifestyle for environment (LiFe), Health and Wellness, inclusive Development, Atmanirbhar 
Bharat, and unity.
During the period, a number of monuments and structures of national importance were dedicated 
to the nation including the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya that tells the story of india after independence 
through the lives and contributions of its Prime Ministers, statue of netaji subhas chandra Bose and 
Kartavya Path near india gate, and the state-of-the-art new Parliament Building.
each sector made a vital contribution to this celebration, making it truly a people’s movement 
through participative governance. take for instance, the Mahila Samman Bachat Patra launched to 
further empower women financially, or promoting healthier lifestyle choices for all through millets and 
yoga, or bringing together the stories of great freedom fighters, lullabies from across the country in 
different regional languages, s tories of change, a digital district repository of their respective unique 
heritages, and many other initiatives. t hese were 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 the vision of the Kartavya Kaal, the era of action, fueled by the spirit of 
Atmanirbhar Bharat.
t his issue of Yojana is a tribute to great works done in the past that have built the foundation of where 
we stand today. various sectors and initiatives that have made monumental contributions to the growth 
story of india. it also delves into the road ahead for the recently announced Kartavya Kaal—the period of 
duty, determination, and firm resolve.
Let us strive to contribute to this cause in our own small ways of kindness, compassion, goodness, and 
dedication. Let this celebration continue to be a part of our lives. Let us resolve to make india a better place 
for the generations to come.                                                                                                                                                     ?
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Integrated Approach  
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Yojana. the magazine is deserving of high praise. 
t he magazine dealt with the theme remarkably. t he 
collection of articles, along with regulars, provides 
comprehensive and in-depth knowledge. t he edition 
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post-independence years and received a fresh impetus 
with the set-up of the Ministry of c ooperation in 2021. 
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the magazine. i look forward to reading something 
insightful on an intriguing topic next month!  
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An Issue on Mental Health
i am a regular reader of Yojana, and the June issue 
on yoga was very insightful and gave me a complete 
understanding of yoga and traditional medicine. i 
also got clarity about the value of indian ayurvedic 
medicine and traditional medicine. i just want to 
request that you please bring up a separate issue for 
mental health. t hank you.
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Synthesis of o ld Wisdom with  
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naturopathy, unani, siddha, and Homoeopathy) in 
the June 2023 issue of Yojana Magazine, highlighting 
its tremendous impact on holistic health and well-
being. t he focus of Ayurveda on preventive healthcare 
and lifestyle management has permeated society. 
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method works in conjunction with western medicine. 
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the importance of AYusH in achieving holistic health 
and well-being. AYusH provides a comprehensive 
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t he piece ‘t he r ole of Meditational Approaches in 
Mental Well-Being’ offers a thorough analysis of these 
age-old techniques and emphasises their applicability 
in the present. the author powerfully highlights the 
transforming effects of yoga and mudra on fostering 
mental well-being. the article sheds insight on 
mudra, an ancient practice of hand movements that 
is frequently employed in connection with yoga and 
meditation. Mudras are thought to channel and direct 
energy within the body, aiding physical and mental 
healing. the writer emphasises the importance of 
mudras in boosting concentration, cognitive capacities, 
and emotional stability. t he author acknowledges how 
these meditational techniques have a wider impact on 
society than just individuals. the article's conclusion 
emphasises how accessible these practises are to 
people of any age, gender, or physical ability. Anyone 
eager to begin this transforming path can reap the 
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of meditational practices for mental well-being, 
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Celebration of Life
i
ndia is a land of festivals. throughout the year, its people engage 
in myriad festivities based on their faiths, various calendars, faces 
of the moon, for gods and goddesses, great saints, people and days, 
regional customs, and rather all aspects of life. t hese festivals reflect 
the diversity around and bring together people across the country. 
celebrations and rituals in india start even before the birth of a child. 
t ruly, india is a land where celebration is the way of life.
giving this celebration and the festive spirit of india a nationalist 
cause and bringing together all indians for a common festival, the 
grand celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) commenced on 
12 March 2021 with a 75-week countdown to the 75
th
 anniversary of 
independence on 15 August 2023. Based on the five pillars focusing on 
freedom struggle, unique ideas, achievements, actions, and resolve, 
this Mahotsav celebrated the spirit of Jan Bhagidari. it showcased the 
country’s achievements of last 75 years to the world and also give a framework for resolve for the next  
25 years. over a lakh events have been organised under AKAM, including several mega events, such as  
Har Ghar Tiranga, Vande Bharatam Nritya Utsav, and Kalanjali. Amrit Mahotsav aims to further boost 
peoples’ movement through collaborative campaigns and outreach across india and the world. t hey were 
on the lines of nine themes aligned with the Panch Pran: Women and children, t ribal empowerment, Water, 
cultural Pride, Lifestyle for environment (LiFe), Health and Wellness, inclusive Development, Atmanirbhar 
Bharat, and unity.
During the period, a number of monuments and structures of national importance were dedicated 
to the nation including the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya that tells the story of india after independence 
through the lives and contributions of its Prime Ministers, statue of netaji subhas chandra Bose and 
Kartavya Path near india gate, and the state-of-the-art new Parliament Building.
each sector made a vital contribution to this celebration, making it truly a people’s movement 
through participative governance. take for instance, the Mahila Samman Bachat Patra launched to 
further empower women financially, or promoting healthier lifestyle choices for all through millets and 
yoga, or bringing together the stories of great freedom fighters, lullabies from across the country in 
different regional languages, s tories of change, a digital district repository of their respective unique 
heritages, and many other initiatives. t hese were 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 the vision of the Kartavya Kaal, the era of action, fueled by the spirit of 
Atmanirbhar Bharat.
t his issue of Yojana is a tribute to great works done in the past that have built the foundation of where 
we stand today. various sectors and initiatives that have made monumental contributions to the growth 
story of india. it also delves into the road ahead for the recently announced Kartavya Kaal—the period of 
duty, determination, and firm resolve.
Let us strive to contribute to this cause in our own small ways of kindness, compassion, goodness, and 
dedication. Let this celebration continue to be a part of our lives. Let us resolve to make india a better place 
for the generations to come.                                                                                                                                                     ?
6 August 2023
ince its launch in March 2021, more than 
1.7 lakh events have been conducted 
jointly by the central government, 
states and uts, departments, and 
private organisations under AKAM. these events 
have been conducted across urban and rural 
settings and in the faraway border villages of india. 
AKAM has become a people’s movement wherein 
the nation has united to celebrate the wonder that 
is india!
S
‘ Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ (AKAM) is a flagship initiative of the 
Government of India, which has been launched to commemorate  
75 years of India’s independence. AKAM is one of the largest 
celebratory initiatives anywhere in the world and has seen  
enthusiastic and a wide range of participation that has served as a 
unifying force to become a ‘whole of society’ initiative.
FIve pIll ArS oF AKAM
the journey of AKAM began with five pillars– 
Freedom Struggle, Ideas@75, Actions@75, 
Resolve@75, and Achievements@75, under which the 
events were conducted. each pillar encompassed 
the story of india and narrated the nation’ s evolution. 
Freedom struggle commemorates milestones 
in our history and our unsung heroes, ideas@75 
celebrates ideas and ideals that shaped our nation, 
Actions@75 highlights the strides that have been 
azadI Ka amrIt maHotsav
o vervIe W
6 august 2023
g KIsHan rEddy
The author is the Union Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region, GoI. Email: office-hcm@gov.in