This year, it will be a Republic Day with a difference. It will be ideas and canvas galore for the common man to express his creativity. The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting organised contests in the social media and other innovative events for the public on the occasion. The contests will be conducted on Facebook, Twitter and Graffiti.
According to officials in the Ministry, Republic Day has so far been an occasion to showcase the various achievements of the Government. The role of a common man has so far been that of a spectator. However, this time the Government has innovatively thought of participatory means for the public.
In graffiti, people will come out with theme sketches with colours and ideas on the official website of the I&B Ministry. The theme this time is the 67th Republic Day. “We are doing it for the first time, but the response from is very encouraging,” said an official. The youths in particular are coming up with fresh ideas. Graffiti has thus potentials to unleash some of the best talents in a constructive manner with a flurry of ideas. Further, contests and slogans are also being conducted in social networking sites including Facebook and Twitter.
The sources further informed that in the run-up for the Republic Day, the PMO has also announced a contest called Duties of a Citizen through MyGov.in. “It is a platform to build a partnership between citizens and the Government with the help of technology,” an official said. In the process, citizens are invited to submit their ideas and suggestions that bring out the spirit of the Constitution while drawing up a charter of citizen duties.