Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of the 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign to honour the brave hearts who laid down their lives for the freedom of the country. The campaign will be launched in the run-up to Independence Day, with special inscriptions to be installed in panchayats in their memory. 

• The announcement was made during his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast. 
•  Announcing the launch of the ;Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign, PM Modi said 'Amrit Kalash Yatra' will be organised under the campaign.
• During this time, 7,500 pots carrying soil from different corners of the country will be brought to the national capital along with saplings. 
• Amrit Vatika will be built near the National War Memorial by fusing the soil and saplings that would arrive in 7500 urns. This 'Amrit Vatika' will also become a grand symbol of ‘Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat