India derives its name from the river Indus.

 India's Independence Day, 15 August 2022: History, Significance, Facts and Celebrations

This year is the 75th Indian Independence Day which means that India has completed 75 years of independence. We as Indians respect all the leaders who fought bravely for the freedom of our country in the past. On this day, the Prime Minister of India will hoist our tricolor flag at the Red Fort, Old Delhi. He will also address the nation. However, due to the Kovid-19 pandemic, not all cultural events and school celebrations will take place this year. Independence Day i.e. 15th August has been declared as a national holiday which means that all government offices, post offices, banks and stores will be closed.

History: India was ruled by the British for many years. The East India Company ruled India for nearly 100 years. It was in 1757 that the East India Company won the Battle of Plassey. After it was won, the company began to rule over India. Our nation revolted against foreign rule for the first time in 1957. The entire country was united against the British rule. It was an unfortunate incident as India was defeated at that time but after that time. Indian rule was then passed on to the British who ruled our country till India got its independence. Our country faced a long campaign to gain independence. After two world wars, Britain began to weaken and eventually India became independent. India's freedom struggle has always been an inspiration for the work as it was the world's most non-violent campaign.

Significance: This day reminds us of all the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters to free India from British rule. 15th August is a national holiday and is celebrated later in the day with flag hoisting, parades and cultural events.

Facts: It has been 73 years since India became independent.

India derives its name from the river Indus.

India has had 14 Prime Ministers out of which one has been a woman Prime Minister.

India has 13 full-time presidents out of which only one is a woman.

The Indian national flag was designed by Pingali Venkaiah, one of the freedom fighters and also an agriculturalist from Andhra Pradesh.

The national anthem of India was adopted three years after independence.

Mahatma Gandhi could not celebrate the first Independence Day in Delhi.

Celebrations: National anthem is sung on this day, flag hoisting ceremony and drills are also performed in every corner of the country. Indians try to dress in a certain way to celebrate their nation and culture. Kite flying is another tradition that is followed on Independence Day as people of all age groups participate. It shows the freedom that we have achieved on this day. The Prime Minister of our country hoists our flag at the Red Fort in Old Delhi. There is also a parade with members of the army and police. A speech to the nation is given by the PM where he speaks on the achievements of the country over the years. It also talks about goals for the future.