AAP govt to open Sainik School, introduce ‘Deshbhakti’ period

Delhi Budget: AAP govt to open Sainik School, introduce ‘Deshbhakti’ period in schools – Highlights

Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday said that the city government has decided to celebrate 75th Independence Day in a big manner. While presenting Budget 2021-22 in Assembly, Sisodia said that the government will hold programmes for 75 weeks starting March 12 to mark the 75th year of independence and put up flags at 500 spots across the national capital.

“Today, I present this ‘Deshbhakti Budget’ in view of the Centre’s celebrations of India’s 75 years of independence with 75 weeks as ‘Deshbhakti Mahotsav’ starting on March 12. This Budget will focus on India’s 75 as well as 100 years of independence,” he said while presenting a Rs 69,000-crore budget themed on “patriotism”.