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For The 75th Independence day, Government Unveils A New Website

• ByAyushi Ray     |    August 12, 2021

For the 75th Independence day, Government unveils a new website which features 360 degree VR. Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar launched the  website  indianidc2021.mod.gov.in. The website will serve as a platform to connect Indians from world over to celebrate the National Festival. The mobile app of the IDC 2021 platform will be launched in the coming days. “The platform aims to imbibe the culture of togetherness among the masses so that they can celebrate this landmark occasion and unite under the common identity of being Indians,” Kumar said. The website is integrating virtual reality (VR) features to show off the Independence Day celebrations from the Red Fort in New Delhi in a 360-degree format. 

“For the first time ever, the platform will live stream the Independence Day Celebrations from the majestic Red Fort on August 15, 2021 in Virtual Reality (VR) 360 degree format. People can use this feature with or without VR Gadget,” Government said in a press release  The platform will also provide features like a special IDC Radio, Gallery, Interactive filters, E-books on deeds of Gallantry, 50 years of 1971 victory and Blogs on the Freedom Movement, Wars and War Memorials. Citizens can also log in  to know the information related to the Independence Day event including minute-to-minute programme, route map, parking details, RSVP and details of other activities

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