**Policy Summary: Observance of SamvidhanHatya Diwas**
The Government of India, through the Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Home Affairs, has formally notified the annual observance of "SamvidhanHatya Diwas" on June 25th, commemorating the imposition of the Emergency in 1975. The 50th anniversary of this event is being commemorated from June 25, 2024, to June 25, 2026, with a series of programs nationwide.
Directives have been issued to all States and Union Territories to organize two-year-long commemorative activities. The Ministry of Culture is overseeing thematic exhibitions and activities such as public rallies and educational seminars in 50 key locations within each State and UT.
The commemoration aims to educate the public and engage them in discussions about the Emergency. Key metrics for evaluating the program's success include:
* Number of events conducted in educational institutions (universities, colleges, and schools).
* Participation rates, documented through attendance records, photographs, and event reports.
* Publicity and visibility through mass rallies, media coverage, and competitive events like essay contests, debates, and street plays for students and youth.
Institutions are mandated to organize programs at various levels to ensure public participation and raise awareness about the Emergency. Specific measures to engage students and youth include:
* Organizing essay writing, poster making, slogan contests, quizzes, street plays, and film screenings centered on constitutional values.
* Seminars involving jurists, legal experts, and individuals who experienced the Emergency.
* Mass awareness marches with student and faculty participation.
* Panel discussions focusing on the Preamble and key features of the Constitution.
Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat provided this information in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.
For further information, contact: Sunil Kumar Tiwari at pibcultureatgmaildotcom. Release ID: 2153602.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Culture: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for the preservation and promotion of art and culture.
Ministry of Home Affairs: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for internal security and law and order.
SamvidhanHatya Diwas: A day observed annually on June 25 to mark the imposition of Emergency in 1975.
Emergency: Refers to the period of Emergency in India, imposed in 1975.
States and Union Territories: Refers to all the states and union territories of India.
Rajya Sabha: The Upper House of the Parliament of India.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat: Union Minister for Culture and Tourism.
Constitution: Refers to the Constitution of India.
Ministry of Culture
Observance of SamvidhanHatya Diwas
Posted On: 07 AUG 2025 4:13PM by PIB Delhi
Government of India, through the Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Home Affairs, formally notified that
“SamvidhanHatya Diwas” would be observed annually on June 25 to mark the imposition of Emergency in
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1975. On the occasion of 50 anniversary, Government is commemorating SamvidhanHatya Diwas for the
period from 25.06.2024 to 25.06.2026 with various programmes across the country. Necessary directives in
this regard have already been issued to all States and Union Territories for organising two year-long
commemorative activities. The Ministry of Culture also oversaw the launch of major thematic exhibitions and
ensured activities such as public rallies and educational seminars were held at 50 key locations in each State
and UT.
This is a national commemoration with special focus on education and public engagement. Metrics include:
Number of events conducted in educational institutions nationwide, including universities,
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colleges, and schools.
Participation rates, with mandated documentation via attendance records, photographs, and event
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reports.
Visibility/publicity through mass rallies, media coverage, and a series of competitive events such
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as essay contests, debates, and street plays aimed at students and youth.
Institutions were mandated to organise programmes at various levels ensuring public participation and raise
public awareness regarding the imposition of emergency.
Specific measures have been taken to raise awareness among students and youth across the country which
include:
Organising of essay writing, poster-making, slogan contests, quizzes, street plays, and film
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screenings centered on constitutional values.
Seminars involving jurists, legal experts, and persons who experienced the Emergency.
(cid:108)
Mass awareness marches with active student participation and faculty involvement.
(cid:108)
Special attention to the Preamble and features of the Constitution in panel discussions.
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All States and Union Territories (UTs) have been instructed to undertake two year-long observance activities
related to SamvidhanHatyaDiwas.Specific measures have been taken to raise awareness among students and
youth across the country which include:
This information was given by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a
written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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Sunil Kumar Tiwari
pibculture[at]gmail[dot]com
(Release ID: 2153602)