Union Minister Smriti Irani visits Belur Math for "Meri Maati, Mera Desh" program

Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani, made a significant visit to Belur Math in Howrah as part of the "Meri Maati, Mera Desh" program. Upon arriving at the monastery, Smriti extended her respects to the monks and took the opportunity to explore various temples within the premises, including the main temple of the monastery.

This program, "Meri Maati, Mera Desh," holds cultural and emotional significance as it aims to connect with the roots of Indian heritage and land. It involves collecting soil from the homes of eminent literary figures and historical sites across the country and then transporting it to Kartavyapath in Delhi. This initiative serves as a symbolic representation of the connection between the land and the people.

Earlier on August 12, BJP All India President JP Nadda initiated this program by visiting the funeral site of renowned Bengali author Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay in Bagnan, Howrah. Soil from Sharat Chandra's residence was collected and used to start the "Meri Maati, Mera Desh" initiative.

On Thursday, Smriti Irani continued this endeavor by visiting Belur Math, an iconic religious and spiritual institution located on the banks of the Hooghly River. The program symbolizes the unity of the nation and the deep-rooted cultural heritage that connects every Indian to the land they call home.