DW BUREAU / Chandigarh The nation is celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate the Indian Independence. As a part of this momentous occasion, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi will interact, from Shimla on Tuesday, with the beneficiaries of about sixteen schemes/Progammes spanning nine Ministries/Departments of the Government of India. Giving information in this regard on official spokesperson said that a state-level programme will be organized in Karnal and the Chief Guest at this event will be Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal. The programme will also be attended by various other dignitaries. The District level event will be linked with the National event at 11 am when the Prime Minister will be live from Shimla interacting with the beneficiaries about the impact that the wide-ranging schemes/programmes covering housing, availability of potable water, food, health and nutrition, livelihood and financial inclusion etc., have had on their lives. The Sammelan is one of the largest ever single-event nationwide interaction spanning all districts, wherein the Prime Minster will interact with beneficiaries over videoconferencing. The spokesperson further informed that the Prime Minister will also release the 11th installment of the Kisan Samman Nidhi. The national Sammelan will be telecast live through Doordarshan in its national and regional channels. Provisions have also been made to webcast the national programme through MyGov for which people need to register themselves. It can also be viewed through other social media channels viz., YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. He said that the interaction will not only highlight people-centric approach of these schemes leading to ease of living of citizens but will also enlighten the Government on the aspirations of the people and ensure that no one is left behind in the nation's march towards progress. He further said that all these schemes address the poorest segments of population; therefore, the event is aptly named as "Garib Kalyan Sammelan". (editor@dailyworld.in)