After Selfie in Handloom, Textile Ministry comes up with ‘Colours of Independence’ idea

New Delhi, Aug 11 (KNN) Soon after taking charge of the Textile Ministry, Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani is coming out with innovative ideas to boost textile sector in the country. After ‘Selfie in Handloom’ campaign on twitter, Ministry of Textiles is organizing “Colours of Independence (Azadi Ke Rang)” at 70 locations across India.

The “Colours of Independence (Azadi Ke Rang)” will be from 9th to 15th August 2016 to infuse the passion of freedom and patriotism among the people of India especially our youth.

A 12ft x 9ft flex has been created with a Khadi Canvas of 8ft x 7ft in the centre. The flex board along with the canvas has been put up in a prominent place in each identified location for general public to express their views on the auspicious occasion of our 70th Independence Day.

Public will be encouraged to express through colour or any other means, their own unique interpretation of National Independence and their hopes and aspirations for the future.

The Public will be encouraged to share their expression and participation in ‘Colours of Independence’ on social media networks to create buzz around the celebration as well. The Mounted fabric with ‘Colours of Independence’ as expressed by the public will be displayed for one week at various locations across the nation.

Irani congratulated the Nation on this occasion and urged the people of the Nation to remember and thank the freedom fighters who fought for our Independence and gave us a free India.