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Parakram Diwas | NATION

Efforts to popularise the
life and ideals of Netaji Bose

n The e-Gram Vishwagram Yojana, a pioneering scheme
related to Netaji Bose that transformed the IT sector
during PM Modi's tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat, was
Scan the QR code to watch the launched on January 23, 2009.
Prime Minister’s full programme. n During his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat, PM Modi
organised a grand event in Ahmedabad in 2012 on Azad
Hind Fauj Day.
n Files and documents related to Netaji Bose were
On the birth anniversary of Netaji declassified and made public.
Subhas Chandra Bose, we recall n In 2018, the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the
his indomitable courage, resolve Azad Hind Government was celebrated at the Red Fort.
and unparalleled contribution to PM Modi hoisted the tricolour there.
the nation. He epitomised fearless n The tricolour was hoisted at Shri Vijayapuram (erstwhile
leadership and unwavering patriotism. Port Blair) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on the
75th anniversary of Netaji Bose.
His ideals continue to inspire n Three major islands of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
generations to build a strong India. were renamed. Ross Island is now known as Netaji Subhas
Chandra Bose Dweep.
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
n The Kranti Mandir Museum, located at the Red Fort,
houses important historical artefacts related to Netaji Bose
and the Indian National Army. This includes the cap worn
Parakram Diwas by Netaji Bose.
n A tribute to the legacy that challenged the n In 2021, the Government of India declared Netaji Subhas
impossible. Chandra Bose's birth anniversary as Parakram Diwas.
n On September 13, 2024, the decision was taken to rename
n A remembrance of the courage that
changed the course of history. Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar
Islands, to 'Shri Vijayapuram'.
n A reaffirmation of the values that shaped n As a tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and to shed the
India’s freedom struggle. colonial mindset, his statue was installed near India Gate.

to make the defence sector self-reliant. The Prime India has instituted the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda
Minister noted that earlier India was dependent only Prabandhan Puraskar to recognise and honour the con-
on importing weapons from abroad, but today India’s tributions and selfless service rendered by individuals
defence exports have crossed ₹23,000 crore. He added and organizations in India in the field of disaster man-
that indigenously built BrahMos and other missiles are agement. As a result, there has been a considerable
attracting global attention. reduction in the death toll during natural disasters.

SUBHASH CHANDRA BOSE AAPDA CELEBRATED AT 13 LOCATIONS
PRABANDHAN PURASKAR - 2026 Alongside the major celebrations in the Andaman and
The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority has Nicobar Islands, Parakram Diwas was also observed at
been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda 13 iconic locations across the country closely associated
Prabandhan Puraskar - 2026 in the institutional catego- with Netaji’s life and legacy-Cuttack, Kodalia, Ramgarh,
ry, and Lieutenant Colonel Sita Ashok Shelke has been Haripura, Jabalpur, Kolkata, Murshidabad, Dalhousie,
selected in the individual category. The Government of Delhi, Moirang, Kohima, Gomoh, and Meerut. n

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