New Delhi, 27 November, 2018: 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 Govt 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 Govt of Delhi, paying tribute to Gandhi ji’s life, and his connect with Delhi. The Calendar was launched in a special ceremony by Hon’ble Dy CM, Shri Manish Sisodia along with other senior Govt. officials.

Speaking at the occasion, Hon’ble Dy CM, Shri Manish Sisodia, said, “Commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, this calendar has been conceptualized 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, Mrs. Hena Chakravarty, who has dedicated her life to visualising Gandhi ji’s life teachings as art.”

Gandhi ji’s connect with Delhi dates back to 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, this calendar maps his multifaceted journey to independent India through Delhi.

Delhi Tourism has been publishing the theme based calendar every year on behalf of Delhi Govt. 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 very popular amidst the industry and also won a prize.