Centre announces January 23 to be celebrated as 'Parakram Diwas'

Parakram Diwas: The government of India has decided to celebrate the 125th Birth Anniversary year of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in a befitting manner at a national and international level, beginning from January 23, 2021. A high-level committee, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been constituted for deciding the programs, and to supervise and guide the commemoration of the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Also Read | JEE-Main to be held four times in 2021: Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ In order to honour and remember Netaji’s indomitable spirit and selfless service to the nation, the Central Government has decided to celebrate his birthday on January 23 every year as “PARAKRAM DIWAS” to inspire people of the country, especially the youth. This has been decided to motivate the youth to act with fortitude in the face of adversity as Netaji did, and to infuse in them a spirit of patriotic fervor. Also Read | Gold and silver price today: Gold prices fall again, check latest price statewide Meanwhile, a Gazette notification for declaring January 23 as “Parakram Diwas” has also been published. Likewise, Union Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel said that "Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the main program that will be organised to mark the birthday celebration of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose (on January 23) to be held at Victoria Hall, Kolkata. Click here for latest updates on Education.  -PTC News