Shri G Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Union Minister of Tourism, Culture & DoNER, Government of India. While appreciating PHDCCI for organizing the First Netaji Subhas, Chandra Bose Memorial Lecture mentioned the daring steps Netaji took along with his ideologies to free India, like building the Azaad Hind Fauj, are sure to inspire our Indian youth and instill the feeling of patriotism in them.
The Hon’ble Minister mentioned that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Mod I, is taking steps to preserve the legacy of Netaji through propagating his daring vision and ideologies. The government is particularly keen to revive Netaji’s great and enduring legacy and has undertaken many steps in this regard. Recently, the entire country celebrated the 125th Birth Anniversary of Netaji to honor and remember Netaji’s selfless contribution to the Nation. The Hon’ble Prime Minister has recognized this day as the Program Divas to honor Netaji’s sacrifices, said the Hon’ble Minister.
Every Bhartiya is indebted to Netaji’s sacrifice, and to bring light to his contributions toward freeing India, the government has decided to declassify the files of Netaji and make them accessible to the citizens of India and of the globe. In 2019 the Hon’ble Prime Minister inaugurated the Kranti Mandir, a temple to provide a tribute to all the freedom fighters, at the Red Fort Complex, added Shri Reddy26th January 2022, Modi Ji inaugurated Netaji’s Hologram at the India Gate, which an inspirational granite statue will soon replace to salute Netaji’s sacrifice and selfless efforts to an Independent India, added Shri Reddy
The Minister urged each citizen to participate in the Netaji’s 125th birthday celebration campaign initiated by the government under #Netaji125, which has been launched as a part of Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, and to hoist the National flag in every house on the 75th year of our independence for supporting the government initiative of Har Ghar Tiranga, with a vision to revive the patriotism in every citizen of the country. Anita Bose Pfaff, Daughter of Netaji & Senior Economist, started the lecture by elaborating on the magnificent personality of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. She quoted that as each Indian fondly remembers Netaji, it is important for each Indian to recognize him as a determined and dedicated Indian who dedicated his life to freeing India from British rule.
Like Mahatma Gandhi, Netaji was also opposed to communal violence and expected a successful socio-economic development in India. He had a strong belief in gender equality, which still remains a concern for Indian society today. He also propagated the message of unity and harmony among the people for the progress of the nation, added Smt Pfaff Shri Pradeep Multani, President, PHDCCI, mentioned that India is already moving on the trajectory which will lead it further to higher and sustained economic growth and that too, superlatively supported by equity and justice emanated through the grace of its remarkable democracy, positive attributes of federalism and success stories from across the country.
While working for inclusive economic growth, we must also think about sustainability. Moving forward, we are trying our level best to keep India’s inclusive growth momentum. In the process, we are very much open to engaging with the industry fraternity across the world to carry forward the mission of creating “Shared Prosperity” following our national principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, added Mr. Multani.Shri Chandra Kumar Bose, Grandnephew of Netaji & Convener, The Open Platform for Netaji, recollected the memories and projected what Subhas Chandra Bose stood for through his presentation. He elaborated on the relevance of Subhash Chandra Bose in the 21st century as a Deathless Hero.
Taking the distinguished through the life journey of Subhash Chandra Bose, Shri Chandra Bose mentioned that Netaji was a very spiritual person and was in search of a spiritual guru and was privileged to find one in Swami Vivekananda. He became his disciple and also enforced his teachings of character building in the Indian Army for freedom of their motherland, added Shri Chandra Kumar Bose.
Shri Sanjeev Sanyal, Member Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), talked about the ideas and legacies of Netaji and said he felt proud to be acquainted with Netaji through both his maternal and paternal sides. Elaborating on the history of India and appreciating the real courage of the freedom fighters all through the freedom struggle, Mr. Sanyal mentioned that the demeanor and sacrifice of Netaji is one not to be forgotten for the lifetime of every Indian.
As a peaceful country and one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, India offers great hope today, and our concerted efforts will further vitalize its prominence in the World order, added Mr. Sanyal. Shri B K Sabharwal, Chair, Capital Market & Commodity Market Committee PHDCCI, while moderating the session, cherished his journey to Odisha, where he got the privilege of visiting the school of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. He also mentioned that his speeches and leadership had left a physical impact on Indians; a slogan like Jai Hind is the epitome of this. He believed that the economic growth of the country could be driven not by agitation but by science. He was a great visionary.
Shri Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary General, Ph.D. Chamber of Commerce and Industry mentioned that at PHDCCI, we are much inspired to start a very important commutative lecture series, celebrating the 125th birth anniversary of our great freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and the 75th year of our independence: Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. It was indeed a big privilege for me to be here as we are commencing with the first lecture of the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Memorial Lecture Series today at Ph.D. House, New Delhi, said Shri Saurabh Sanyal.
The Event was sponsored by PHDCCI’s Annual Sponsors – Multani Pharmaceuticals Ltd; Star Wire; PG Industry; Uflex Ltd; DLF Ltd; Continental Carriers Pvt Ltd; Belair Travel & Cargo Pvt Ltd; Radico Khaitan Ltd; Jindal Steel & Power; MMG Group; Paramount Communications; Superior Industries Limited; JK Tyre & Industries Ltd; SMC Investments and Advisors Ltd; Crystal Crop Protection Ltd; Sagar Group of Industries; Samsung India Electronics; Comtech Interio; R E Rogers; AYUSH Herbs Private Ltd; Apeejay Stya Group; DCM Shriram; EaseMyTrip; Blossom Kochhar Beauty Products Pvt Ltd; Oswal Greentech; Trident Group; MV Cotspin Ltd; Synergy Environics Ltd; Ajit Industries Pvt Ltd; P S BEDI & Co.; Indian Farmer &Fertilizers Corporation Ltd; Jindal Steel; Hindware Sanitary; Modern Automobiles; Livit Ltd; Central Coalfields Ltd; Axa Parenterals; Bhagwati Plastic and Pipes Industries; J K Insurance Brokers Ltd; DD Pharmaceutical Ltd.
