In a move to generate more publicity around flagship government initiatives ahead of the 2024 general elections, the government is also designating selfie points across the city to its schemes.
This year's Independence Day celebration will host around 1,800 'special guests' who will be the "Jan Bhagidars", which is the government's push to encourage public participation in governance
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The defence ministry said that these special guests include over 400 Sarpanches of more than 660 vibrant villages, 250 from Farmer Producer Organisations scheme, 50 participants each of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana and 50 Shram Yogis (construction workers) of the Central Vista Project, including the New Parliament Building. 📰 Independence Day 2023 Celebrations in Delhi: Labourers, Farmers, Teachers, Nurses and Medical Staff Will Be Special Guests at I-Day Celebration.