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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, participated in the commemoration of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Kolkata. The Prime Minister presided over the inaugural function of the ‘Parakram Diwas’ celebrations at Victoria Memorial, where a permanent exhibition and a Projection Mapping Show on Netaji were inaugurated. Additionally, the Prime Minister released a commemorative coin and postage stamp. A cultural programme titled "Amra Nuton Jouboneri Doot," centered around the theme of Netaji, was also held. Before this event, the Prime Minister paid his respects to Netaji by visiting Netaji Bhawan, the residence of Netaji Subhas Bose at Elgin Road. Subsequently, he proceeded to the National Library, Kolkata, where an International Conference titled “Re-visiting the legacy of Netaji Subhas in the 21st century” and an Artists' Camp were organized. The Prime Minister interacted with artists and conference participants before attending the Parakra...

The Government of India will issue a  commemorative coin  of ₹125 to mark the ' 125th Birth Anniversary Year of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose .' The Ministry of Finance issued the gazette notification on January 20, 2021, officially confirming the release of the coin. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will be present at the inauguration of the 'Parakram Diwas' celebrations on January 23, 2021, commemorating the 125th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata. The event will feature the unveiling of a permanent exhibition, a Projection Mapping Show highlighting Netaji, and the inauguration of a commemorative coin and postage stamp.  The  metal composition  of the ₹125 coin will consist of a Quaternary Alloy, comprising 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel, and 5% Zinc. The coin will weigh 35 grams and have a diameter of 44 mm, featuring 200 serrations along the edge. The coin's description is as follows. The obverse ...