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Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday launched a digital exhibition “Subhash Abhinandan” based on the life of Subhash Chandra Bose.
The exhibition is based on documents available in the National Archives of India which is celebrating its 134th Foundation Day.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Meghwal said in this period of Amritkaal, it is extremely important to depict, read, write, and understand the country’s history that laid the foundation of modern India. He added “Our mission is ‘Virasat Bhi, Vikas Bhi’ and to make India the world leader in every sector and the Archive sector is contributing in that direction in a great way.”
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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s personal records are preserved in the National Archives of India and can be accessed on Netaji Portal (http://www.netajipapers.gov.in/) and Abhilekh Patal (https://www.abhilekh-patal.in/jspui/). In these records, letters written by him, the diary of his father Shri Janaki Nath Bose, documents of Azad Hind Fauj, and many government documents related to him are available.
The exhibition comprises 16 sections covering the period from his birth to the present time. It provides a glimpse of his life through documents, showcasing significant items such as Janaki Nath Bose’s diary, his birth, his civil service examination results, and more. The decades of struggle from 1920 to 1940 are well documented, offering insights into his speeches, his adventurous journey, and the struggle of Azad Hind Fauj.
Additionally, the exhibition addresses the award and deferral of the Bharat Ratna and the efforts made by the Ministry of Culture to honour Netaji.
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