The Ministry of Panchayati Raj organized a special event on November 7, 2025, to mark the 150th anniversary of India’s National Song, Vande Mataram. The commemoration coincided with the inaugural ceremony presided over by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel, along with Shri Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary of MoPR, and other Ministry officials actively participated in the event. They witnessed the live telecast of the Prime Minister’s address and joined the nationwide mass singing of Vande Mataram with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit.
Tribute to the Composer and Call to Youth
Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel paid homage to Shri Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the revered composer whose timeless composition continues to evoke patriotism and devotion towards the Motherland. He urged the youth to embrace India’s rich civilization, cultural heritage, and traditions while actively contributing to the vision of a developed and progressive Viksit Bharat.
Shri Vivek Bharadwaj emphasized that the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram symbolizes India’s growing spirit of unity, pride, and self-reliance. The Ministry has called upon all Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies nationwide to propagate the message of Vande Mataram in every village, reinforcing national pride and collective participation in nation-building.
Nationwide Significance and Legacy
The year 2025 marks 150 years since Vande Mataram was composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, with its first appearance in the literary journal Bangadarshan as part of his novel Anandamath. The song invoked the Motherland as a symbol of strength, prosperity, and divinity, inspiring generations during the freedom struggle and continuing to serve as a timeless emblem of Indian unity and patriotism. The nationwide celebrations reflect the song’s enduring impact and its relevance in forging a united, self-reliant, and culturally vibrant India.
Conclusion: Ministry of Panchayati Raj
The commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram brilliantly encapsulated the patriotic fervour and cultural pride associated with this national symbol. Through mass singing and community engagement, the Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to fostering unity, heritage awareness, and active nation-building at the grassroots level.
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Source: PIB
