New Delhi Feb 23 PTI The Ministry of External Affairs MEA on Wednesday celebrated the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav by inaugurating projects reflecting Buddhist linkages with the ASEAN and East Asian countries Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the government to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of Indias Independence As part of the celebration books of Buddhist Jataka tales translated into Thai Korean Vietnamese and Chinese languages were unveiled the MEA said A comprehensive video of e-ITEC courses offered by the MEA on Buddhist teachings was shown during the event The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme ITEC is a prestigious programme conducted by the MEA Minister of State for External Affairs RajKumar Ranjan Singh inaugurated an interactive coffee table e-book on Buddhist linkages with the ASEAN Association of Southeast Asian Nations and East Asian countries The digital exhibition titled Bodhicitta Interweaving Buddhist Art Traditions from India Across Asia curated by National Museum was displayed the MEA said in a statement The ministry presented an Interactive Template for use by Missions for orientation visits by schoolcollege students to cultural centresmissions for better understanding of Indias Buddhist linkages it said A series of commemorative events and activities will be organised by the MEA across the country as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav week from February 21 to 27 PTI MPB RCJ RCJ