Lok Sabha Question No. 2542 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-09
Subject: Parakram Diwas, 2026
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Chavan Ravindra Vasantrao, Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane, Shri Sudheer Gupta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2542 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH  MARCH, 2026

## PARAKRAM DIWAS, 2026

## 2542.  SHRI CHAVAN RAVINDRA VASANTRAO: SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO MANE: SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  celebrated  Parakram  Diwas,  2026  to  commemorate  the  birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose recently and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of programmes, events and activities organised during the said event;
- (c) the aims and objectives of celebrating Parakram Diwas and its role in promoting patriotism and awareness about the life and contributions of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose among the youth; and
- (d) the total expenditure incurred on the celebrations of the said event?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) Yes. The Government of India celebrated Parakram Diwas, 2026 from 23rd January 2026 to 25th January 2026 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The main event was organised at Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and similar commemorative  events  were  held  at  thirteen  other  locations  across  the  country  closely associated with  the  life  of  Netaji,  namely  Cuttack  (Odisha);  Kolkata,  Kodalia  and Murshidabad  (West  Bengal);  Meerut  (Uttar  Pradesh);  Kohima  (Nagaland);  Gomoh  and Ramgarh (Jharkhand); Delhi; Dalhousie (Himachal Pradesh); Jabalpur (Madhya  Pradesh); Moirang  (Manipur);  and  Haripura  (Gujarat).  The  programmes  were  conducted  with  the active participation of State Governments, UT Administration of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, educational institutions and cultural organisations.
- (b) During the celebrations;  commemorative  ceremonies  were organised  at  Sri  Vijaya  Puram and  13  other  locations  associated  with  Netaji.  Cultural  performances  and  exhibitions highlighting  life  and  legacy  of  Netaji  were  held.  Book  and  scroll  painting  exhibitions,

seminars,  lectures,  panel  discussions  and  youth  interaction  programmes  in  collaboration with academic and research institutions were organised.

- (c) The  celebration  of  Parakram  Diwas  aims  to  honour  and  commemorate  the  unparalleled contribution of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose to India's freedom struggle. It seeks to instil a sense  of  patriotism,  courage,  leadership  and  self-reliance  among  citizens,  particularly  the youth.  The  observance  also  promotes  awareness  about  the  history  and  role  of  the  Indian National Army in the independence movement and encourages academic research as well as informed public discourse on Netaji's ideology and vision for a strong and self-reliant India. Through  these  initiatives,  the  celebration  contributes  to  strengthening  national  pride  and inspiring younger generations.
- (d) The estimated budget for celebration of Parakram Diwas is ₹7 crores (approximately).

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