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Source-This post is based on the article “Parakram Diwas 2024 Commemoration: Red Fort Unveils History and Cultural Spectacle” published in “PIB” on 21st January 2024.
Why in the News?
Prime Minister will inaugurate the Parakram Diwas 2024 event at Red Fort on the evening of January 23. The celebration will be continued till 31st January.
What is Parakram Diwas?
1) It is a national event celebrated in India on 23rd January to mark the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
2) It has been celebrated annually since 2021.
3) The inaugural event occurred at Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata.
What steps has the government taken to commemorate Parakram Diwas?
| Year | Initiatives Details |
| 2022 | A hologram statue of Netaji was revealed at India Gate. |
| 2023 | 1. The 21 largest unnamed islands in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands were renamed after the 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees. 2. A model of the National Memorial dedicated to Netaji which supposed to be constructed on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep was also unveiled. |
What are the key events of Parakram Diwas 2024?
1) Organised by– The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with institutions like the Archaeological Survey of India, National School of Drama, Sahitya Akademi, and the National Archives of India.
2) The event will feature various activities exploring the rich legacy of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and the Azad Hind Fauj.
3) The Prime Minister will digitally launch ‘Bharat Parv,’ organized by the Ministry of Tourism, featuring Republic Day Tableaux and cultural exhibits to showcase the nation’s diversity.
4) The iconic Red Fort will be transformed with a projection mapping show by artists from the National School of Drama.
5) Special recognition will be given to the veterans of the Indian National Army.
6) This nine-day event will showcase various citizen centric initiatives by 26 Ministries and departments.
Significance of Red fort:
a) The Red Fort is pivotal in Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s saga and the Azad Hind Fauj.
b) It houses a museum inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi in 2019 to honor Bose and the INA on Netaji’s birthday.
c) Colonel Prem Sahgal, Colonel Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon, and Colonel Shahnawaz Khan made history in the Red Fort Trials, symbolizing the Azad Hind Fauj’s resolute commitment to India’s freedom.
Note– The entry for the visitors during the event will be free of cost.
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