Early Life & Education:

    • Born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, Odisha.
    • Studied at Presidency College, Kolkata, and later at Cambridge University in England.
    • Qualified for the Indian Civil Services (ICS) in 1920 but resigned to serve India.

Role in Indian Freedom Movement:

  • Initially, he joined the Indian National Congress (INC) in the 1920s and was influenced by leaders like Chittaranjan Das.
  • Bose became the President of the Indian National Congress in 1938 and 1939, known for his radical and dynamic leadership.

Important Slogans:

  • “Jai Hind”
  • “Give me blood, and I will give you freedom”
  • “Chalo Dilli”

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Birth Anniversary (January 23)

  • January 23, the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose, is celebrated as Parakram Diwas (Day of Courage) by the Government of India since 2021.
  • The day is dedicated to recognizing the bravery, patriotism, and contributions of Bose towards India’s independence.

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar (Disaster Management Award)

  • This award was instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2021 to recognize the excellent work done by individuals or organizations in the field of disaster management.
  • It is named in honor of Bose’s leadership qualities and his role in mobilizing efforts during India’s struggle for freedom.

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Museum

  • The Netaji Bhawan in Kolkata, Bose’s former residence, has been converted into a museum dedicated to his life and contributions.
  • Various memorabilia, letters, photographs, and items related to his life are preserved for the public.

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata

  • The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata was named after him to honor his contribution to the freedom movement.
  • It is one of the major international airports in India.

Subhas Chandra Bose Memorials and Statues

  • Statues of Bose have been erected in various parts of India and abroad to commemorate his legacy, including a prominent statue at the India Gate in Delhi, unveiled in 2022.
  • Several other memorials, roads, and institutions across the country have been named after him.