<h4>Introduction to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Legacy</h4><p>On the occasion of <strong>Parakram Diwas 2025</strong>, the <strong>Ministry of Culture</strong> is organizing a grand celebration from <strong>January 23rd</strong> to <strong>January 25th, 2025</strong>, at <strong>Barbati Fort</strong> in <strong>Cuttack</strong>, <strong>Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's</strong> birthplace.</p><p>This event also brings to mind the <strong>80th death anniversary</strong> of <strong>Rash Behari Bose</strong> on <strong>January 21st</strong>, a founding leader of the <strong>Indian National Army (INA)</strong> with whom <strong>Subhas Chandra Bose</strong> was closely associated.</p><h4>Understanding Parakram Diwas</h4><p><strong>Parakram Diwas</strong>, meaning the <strong>Day of Valor</strong>, is celebrated annually on <strong>January 23rd</strong>. It honors the birth anniversary of <strong>Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose</strong>, recognized as one of India’s greatest freedom fighters.</p><p>The <strong>Parakram Diwas 2025</strong> celebration marks the <strong>128th birth anniversary</strong> of <strong>Subhas Chandra Bose (SC Bose)</strong>.</p><div class='info-box'><p><strong>Definition:</strong> <strong>Parakram Diwas</strong> is a national observance on <strong>January 23rd</strong> each year, dedicated to celebrating the valor, courage, and patriotism of <strong>Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose</strong>.</p></div><h4>Key Celebrations of Parakram Diwas</h4><p>Over the years, <strong>Parakram Diwas</strong> has been marked by significant national commemorations, highlighting <strong>Netaji's</strong> enduring impact.</p><ol><li><strong>2021:</strong> The first ever <strong>Parakram Diwas</strong> was held at <strong>Kolkata’s Victoria Memorial</strong>.</li><li><strong>2022:</strong> A remarkable <strong>hologram statue of Netaji</strong> was unveiled at <strong>India Gate, New Delhi</strong>.</li><li><strong>2023:</strong> <strong>21 islands</strong> in <strong>Andaman and Nicobar</strong> were symbolically named after <strong>Param Vir Chakra</strong> awardees, such as <strong>Major Somnath Sharma</strong> and <strong>Nayak Jadunath Singh</strong>.</li><li><strong>2024:</strong> The event was inaugurated at <strong>Red Fort, Delhi</strong>, a site historically significant for the <strong>INA trials</strong>.</li></ol><div class='key-point-box'><p><strong>Significance:</strong> This day symbolizes the <strong>courage, valor, and patriotism</strong> of <strong>Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose</strong>, who led the <strong>Indian National Army (INA)</strong> and was a staunch advocate for <strong>complete independence</strong>.</p></div><p>It also serves as a powerful reminder of <strong>Netaji’s</strong> famous slogan,