Delhi Tourism dedicates new calendar to Gandhi

The year 2018 marks the momentous occasion of Gandhi ji's 150th birth anniversary. As the nation, as well as the world, celebrates Gandhi Ji and his legacy, the Government of Delhi found its own way of remembering Gandhi Ji. Like every year, Delhi Tourism (DTTDC) has brought out a theme-based calendar on behalf of the Government of Delhi, paying tribute to Gandhi ji's life, and his connect with Delhi. The calendar was launched in a special ceremony by Deputy CM, Manish Sisodia along with other senior Government officials.

Speaking at the occasion, Manish Sisodia, said, "Commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, this calendar has been conceptualised on his many visits to Delhi. Gandhi ji visited Delhi 80 times between 1915 and 1948, he spent 720 days here, furthering the cause of Indian Independence across spheres and walks of life, from major colleges in University of Delhi to Harijan Basti and beyond. These memories have been translated into artwork by eminent artist, Hena Chakravarty, who has dedicated her life to visualising Gandhi ji's life teachings as art."

Gandhi ji's connect with Delhi – which dates back to the time when he first visited the city in 1915 at St Stephen's to his last fast at the Birla house, where he spent the last 144 days of his life – is presented through this calendar.

Delhi Tourism has been publishing the theme based calendar every year for over past three decades. Every year the calendar theme highlights the city and its uniqueness as a destination. Last year the theme was Delhi as film shooting destination which became popular amidst the industry and also won a prize.