Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said celebrations for the forthcoming Independence Day will begin from August 8 with village-level programmes.
Mr. Sarma said freedom fighters and martyrs in security forces will be remembered by installing granite plaques in every village on the first day.
"From August 9-14, every gaon panchayat will plant 75 saplings to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav," he said.