Lucknow, Aug. 4 -- A grand ceremony will mark the conclusion of Kakori Train Action Centenary Festival at Shaheed Smarak, Kakori on August 8.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath will be present at the event.

Launched on August 9, 2024, the centenary celebration was part of a broader initiative by the Department of Culture to revive and promote the memory of national heroes. Over the past year, schools, cultural institutions, and public offices across the state have hosted a diverse array of commemorative events aimed at educating and involving young minds in the spirit of the freedom movement.

The closing ceremony will feature the felicitation of freedom fighters' families, cultural performances, and Tiranga Rakhi celebrations, where school...