The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has been honored with the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) Award for its exceptional performance during the AKAM period. This recognition stemmed from the diverse activities undertaken by the MEA, both within India and abroad, focusing on increasing the participation of the Indian diaspora in Mission-related endeavors and fostering cultural ties with global partners.
A pivotal initiative by the MEA to commemorate the Amrit Mahotsav was a global celebration of yoga, involving workshops and training sessions, special talks, and the ‘Guardian Yoga Ring’ exercise. To mark the Amrit Mahotsav, MEA also partnered with 75 institutes of eminence to share critical insights into Indian foreign policy with the youth, including the Videsh Niti Lecture Series.
The Indian diaspora in foreign countries was also engaged through community events, including tree plantations, sports competitions, art & craft contests, and cycle rallies. The MEA’s Amrit Mahotsav celebration also featured the illumination of landmark monuments worldwide in the Indian tricolor, commemorating 75 years of India’s independence.
