On the occasion of 152nd  birth anniversary  celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi, the Regional Outreach Bureau (ROB) under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has  organised  a photo exhibition titled “LIFE AND TIMES OF MAHATMA GANDHI – ”, at Shilparamam Hyderabad. 

 

Inaugurating the exhibition MLC Smt. Surabhi Vani Devi , said that the idea of conducting such exhibitions and programmes helps to instill a sense of pride and helps us to emphasis on India’s glorious history and culture.  She said that the teachings of Gandhi Ji are still very relevant in present time. She urged the public to follow the message of Gandhiji for cleanliness and keeping their surroundings clean and well sanitize which is necessary especially in present of times Covid.

Addressing the program , Smt. Shruti Patil Director , PIB & ROB said  that a series of events and  exhibitions are held by Field Units of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting at Hyderabad, Warangal, Nizamabad, Nalgonda  beginning the mark  of nationwide celebrations of 152nd  birth anniversary  celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi the as a part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’. 

On this occasion  chief Guest along with NYK Regional Director Anshuman Das  NYK staff unveiled the clean India Poster.

This exhibition showcased rare photos of Mahatma Gandhi depicting important moments of his life.  Photographs relating to arrival of Gandhi in India from South Africa, the Non-cooperation movement, Salt satyagraha, Quit India movement, Gandhiji's participation in the Indian freedom struggle , the activities at Sabaramati Ashram and others were displayed at the exhibition .

 

 The exhibition displayed forty panels with photographs and texts explaining each phase of the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi. The exhibition will remain open for public for 3 days- from 1st to 3rd October, 2021.

Scintillating Gandhi Maargam Play-let on Vaishnava Janatho performed as a part of cultural event by the staff artists of Regional Outreach Bureau touched the audience filling them with essence of patriotic ethos of our great nation.

 

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