Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and

commemorate 75 years of independence and the glorious history of its people,

culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is 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 Prime Minister Narendra
Modi's vision of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
The official journey of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav commenced on 12th March 2021
which started a 75-week countdown to our 75th anniversary of independence and
will end post a year on 15th August 2023.

The rich cultural heritage of India, one of the world’s oldest civilizations, is an all-
embracing confluence of religions, traditions and customs. Over the years, numerous
styles of art, architecture, painting, music, dance, festivals and customs have
developed in India. The finesse of Indian handiwork, the richness of silk and cotton
textiles, the ethnicity of jewellery, everything has come down as a heritage from
ancient times and is being kept alive generation after generation. Festivals reflect the
soul of India’s diversity and its rich cultural heritage. Various festivals of differing
character - national, social, cultural and religious, are celebrated across the country
throughout the year. To know more about Festivals of India,

India is a mosaic of multicultural experiences. With a rich heritage and myriad

attractions, the country is among the finest destinations for a holistic vacation.
Extending from the snow-covered Himalayan heights to the tropical rain forests of
the south, India is home to spectacular landscapes - long stretches of coastline;
expansive hot, cold and white salt deserts; dense forests; alpine meadows and lakes,
serene ghats and largest tiger reserve. India is known for its monuments and edifices
that display the fine architecture and grandiose of different eras in the country.

The G20 Presidency steers the G20 agenda for one year and hosts the
Summit. The G20 consists of two parallel tracks: the Finance Track and the
Sherpa Track. Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors lead the
Finance Track while Sherpas lead the Sherpa Track after Finance Track.
The G20 was upgraded to the level of Heads of State/Government in the
wake of the global economic and financial crisis of 2007, and, in 2009, was
designated the “premier forum for international economic cooperation”.

The G20 Summit is held annually, under the leadership of a rotating

Presidency. The G20 initially focused largely on broad macroeconomic issues,
but it has since expanded its agenda to inter-alia include trade, sustainable
development, health, agriculture, energy, environment, climate change, and
anti-corruption.

The Group of Twenty (G20) comprises 19 countries (Argentina, Australia,

Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan,
Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Türkiye,
United Kingdom and United States) and two regional bodies: the European
Union and the African Union (as of 2023). The G20 members represent
around 85% of the global GDP, over 75% of the global trade, and about
two-thirds of the world population.
The G20 process from the Sherpa side is coordinated by the Sherpas of
member countries, who are personal emissaries of the Leaders. Finance Track
is led by Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of the member
countries. Within the two tracks, there are thematically oriented working
groups in which representatives from the relevant ministries of the members
as well as from invited/guest countries and various international
organisations participate.
The Finance Track is mainly led by the Ministry of Finance. These working
groups meet regularly throughout the term of each Presidency. The Sherpas
oversee negotiations over the course of the year, discussing agenda items for
the Summit and coordinating the substantive work of the G20