Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign

• The Indian Railways will operate special trains to transport volunteers carrying mitti (soil) from State capitals and other major stations across the country to reach New Delhi on October 29.
• The soil that gets collected would be used in the Amrit Vatika, a special garden being created in Delhi. To facilitate the movement of the volunteers, the Ministry of Railways would operate special Amrit Kalash Yatri trains, add additional coaches in scheduled trains and facilitate release of berths from emergency quota depending upon the

ABOUT MERI MAATI, MERA DESH CAMPAIGN

• “Meri Maati Mera Desh” [My soil, my country] campaign is envisaged from 9th August 2023 as a culminating event of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
• It is a tribute to the Veers and Veeranganas who have made the supreme sacrifice for the country.
• It is being organised by the Ministry of Culture.
• It comprises many activities and ceremonies conducted across the country at Panchayat/Village, Block, Urban Local Body, State and National levels.