The 75th Republic Day of India will be celebrated on 26th January. This is the day when we celebrate the adoption of our constitution. This is the day when India truly became self-reliant. From this day, we had our constitution to guide us. Republic Day 2024 is a day of great pride and remembrance of the incredible persons who worked day in and day out to draft the Constitution of India- the supreme law of India.
The Republic Day Celebration is also one of the most elaborate. Since the beginning, it has been celebrated with celebrations at the India Gate. The messages of Happy Republic Day circulate on the internet, and everyone is ecstatic.
26th January is celebrated as the day when Indians left behind the British legacy for good and became completely independent. This day was also special because, in 1929, the Indian National Congress issued the Declaration of Complete Independence from the British. This idea of Purna Swaraj challenged the dominion status of Britain and imagined India as a free country.
First Republic Day of India
The first Republic Day celebration was held at the Irwin Stadium and later celebrations were also held at Kingsway, Red Fort, and Ramlila Grounds until 1954. Starting from 1955, the celebrations started happening at the Rajpath and the tradition has continued ever since. This is the day when every Indian remembers the promise of the Constitution. Everyone has the right to equality and justice.
This is the reason when we think of celebrating Republic Day, we should think about how we are living up to its promises. One of the most important dreams of a free India has been to give every child the education that he or she needs. This was the aim of government initiatives like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and the Right to Education.
However, even today, the state of education in the country is not up to the mark. The Annual Survey of Education Research (ASER) report shows that the majority of the students studying in standard V in rural India cannot even read a standard II text. There is still a huge disparity in access to education in the country. This disparity was exposed during COVID-19 when lakhs of children from underserved families could not access education because of a lack of resources.
So, what can you do about this? As we immerse ourselves in the Republic Day 2024 Celebrations, let us also remember those who are still waiting for the education that they deserve. Here’s how you can contribute:
Donate for Child Education This Republic Day 2024
One of the best ways to help these children is by donating for their education. You can support the education of a girl child for a considerably small amount.
Imagine, a small amount by you can ensure education for a child. This may have a life-long impact on them and also help their families. Education is the best way to come out of poverty and you can help someone by giving them the gift of education. So, find the initiatives that you want to support and donate generously as per your capability.
Sponsor A Child You Know
If you want to follow a more personal approach and also monitor the impact, you can opt for this. There may be many underprivileged children that you come across every day. You can simply take responsibility for their education. It can be the child of your house help, your driver, a daily wager, etc. By doing this, you will be able to witness someone’s life getting better in front of your eyes. The gratification will be immense.
Volunteer with Your Time This Republic Day 2024
Another way of helping is by giving your time. If you are someone who can teach a skill or a subject, then volunteer with an organisation. You can teach local kids from your area who will benefit from this. However, if you want a more tangible approach and impact, you can volunteer with an organisation that teaches underprivileged children. This way you can be sure that your efforts are leading to a positive overall impact.
Spread Awareness Among People
The last way in which you can contribute is by spreading awareness of the issue. What if everyone felt motivated to celebrate Republic Day by giving the gift of education? What if one lakh people decided to sponsor the education of one child? This would mean the transformation of many lives.
You can achieve this by telling others about this. You can share this article with your friends, family members, and colleagues. You can also motivate others to volunteer with you. When you share about a good cause that you are contributing to, it can push others to contribute too.
So, as India completes three-quarters of becoming a Republic in 2024, you can play an important role in its success story. As you wish someone a Happy Republic Day 2024 on 26 January, do not forget to ask them to give someone a gift of education too.
