71st Independence day celebrations were held with a lot of fanfare and grandeur at Gandhi Ground today morning. State Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria was the Chief Guest for the function.

Kataria said in his address that the warriors of Mewar had a big role to play in the country’s history. Stressing the significance of independence and self governance, Kataria said that one and all should be prepared to play a role in preserving it. Kataria also recognised 60 people by awarding them during the ceremony.

Kataria said that Udaipur has received a lot of growth fillip from the centre and state funds. Rs 6000 crores were awarded for road and highway development, Rs 900 Crore in two years for rail line conversion between Ahmedabad-Udaipur, Rs 1500 crore for Udaipur-Mavli-Marwar rail conversion, Rs 345 Crore for Badi Sadri-Neemuch route and Electrification of rail line between Udaipur and Ajmer. He also added that Udaipur was set to get its first international flight to Dubai from October this year.

Cultural extravaganza by school students and other performers was also very eye catching. Students from Deaf-Dumb school and students of DPS enthralled the audience through yoga and exercise performance.