Ministry of Culture is commemorating the 250th Birth Anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy from tomorrow to 22nd of May under the aegis of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
The inaugural ceremony will take place at Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation at Salt Lake and Science City Auditorium in Kolkata tomorrow.
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy and West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar will attend the ceremony.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy birth anniversary: Legacy, contributions to society
During the event, a statue of Raja Ram Mohan Roy will be unveiled by Mr Reddy in a virtual mode at Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation, Kolkata. Several other events will also be held at Salt Lake, Science City Auditorium, Kolkata. A seminar and quiz programme for children will also be organized. A multimedia presentation on various facets of the life of Raja Ram Mohan Roy will also be presented.
Union Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) G. Kishan Reddy, and West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar will be gracing the ceremony on Monday.
An iconic statue of Raja Ram Mohan Roy will be unveiled by the culture minister in virtual mode at the Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation, Kolkata.
Remembering Raja Ram Mohan Roy: The Father of Indian Renaissance
Several other events will also be held at Salt Lake, Science City Auditorium, Kolkata. A seminar and quiz programme for children will also be organised. A multi-media presentation on various facets of the life of Raja Ram Mohan Roy will also be presented.
Roy was one of the most important figures in Indian history. He was a social reformer who fought against many of the injustices that were prevalent in Indian society at the time. His work helped to bring about many changes in India, and his legacy continues to this day.
