## Report on the Constitution of a High Level Committee for Commemoration of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification (F.No. 2103712020) dated January 8, 2021, concerning the constitution of a High Level Committee to commemorate the 125th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The core purpose of this policy is to establish a committee to oversee and guide the commemoration activities. The key finding is the extensive list of individuals appointed to the committee, spanning political figures, government officials, historians, artists, and family members of Netaji. The committee is empowered to approve policies, plans, and programs related to the commemoration.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview of the government notification regarding the constitution of a High Level Committee for the commemoration of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, based solely on the information contained within the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a *new policy* establishing a committee, not an amendment to an existing policy.
* **Core Objective(s):** The primary objective is to commemorate the 125th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose by establishing a High Level Committee to supervise and guide related activities.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The policy addresses the occasion of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. It suggests a need for coordinated efforts at a high level to ensure a fitting commemoration of his legacy. The formation of a specific committee indicates the government's intent to manage and direct the commemorative events.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:** This policy establishes a High Level Committee with a defined composition and mandate.
* **Composition:** The policy explicitly lists the members of the committee, comprising a diverse group including:
* The Prime Minister of India (Chairman)
* Various Union Ministers
* Former Prime Ministers and Speakers of Lok Sabha
* Chief Ministers of several states
* Members of Parliament and Legislative Assembly
* Senior Government Officials
* INA Freedom Fighters
* Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's family members
* Historians, Authors and Researchers
* Trustees of Netaji Subhas Bose INA Trust
* Chairman and Founder of various organizations.
* Artists, Musicians, Journalists, Actors, Sportspersons.
* **Mandate:** The committee is tasked with:
* Approving policies, plans, and programs for the commemoration.
* Supervising and guiding the commemoration activities.
* Deciding on the broad dates for the detailed program of Celebration.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The direct target audience includes:
* The members of the High Level Committee, who are responsible for implementing the policy.
* The Ministry of Culture and other related ministries, responsible for supporting the committee.
Indirectly affected stakeholders include:
* Citizens of India interested in the legacy of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
* Organizations involved in historical research and cultural events related to Netaji.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The "Competent Authority" approved the constitution of the Committee. The Ministry of Culture, specifically the SecretaryCulture, is designated as the Convenor (Shri Raghvendra Singh).
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The policy came into effect on January 8, 2021, but no specific timelines for implementation are mentioned in the provided text beyond the broad scope of the 125th birth anniversary year. The committee's recommendations are subject to government approval based on existing rules and procedures.
* NIRUPAMA KOTRU, Jt. Secy., is mentioned
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The expected outcomes include:
* A well-coordinated and comprehensive commemoration of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
* Increased public awareness and appreciation of Netaji's contributions.
* Development and implementation of policies, plans, and programs that honor Netaji's legacy.
* Potential for cultural and educational initiatives inspired by Netaji's ideals.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification establishes a High Level Committee to oversee the commemoration of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The extensive list of members demonstrates a broad commitment to this commemoration from various sectors. The committee's mandate provides it with significant authority in shaping the plans and activities for this important event. This policy signifies the government's intention to honor and promote the legacy of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose through a well-organized and impactful commemoration.
Key Entities Referenced
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The subject of the 125th Birth Anniversary commemoration.
High Level Committee: A committee constituted to commemorate the 125th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Shri Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India, Chairman of the High Level Committee.
Shri Amit Shah: Minister of Home Affairs, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Rajnath Singh: Minister of Defence, Member of the High Level Committee.
Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman: Minister of Finance, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar: Minister of Agriculture Farmers Welfare, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Food Processing Industries, Member of the High Level Committee.
Ms. Smriti Irani: Minister of Woman and Child Development and Textiles, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Prakash Javadekar: Minister of Information Broadcasting, Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Jitendra Singh: MoSIC DONER, Prime Ministers Office, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Prahlad Singh Patel: Minister of StateIC Culture Tourism, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Babul Supriyo: Minister of State Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Member of the High Level Committee.
Ms. Debasree Chaudhuri: Minister of State Woman and Child Development, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri H D Deve Gowda: Former Prime Minister of India, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Manmohan Singh: Former Prime Minister of India, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Om Birla: Speaker, Lok Sabha, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Harivansh: Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Manohar Joshi: Former Speaker of Lok Sabha, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Shivraj Patil: Former Speaker of Lok Sabha, Member of the High Level Committee.
Ms. Meira Kumar: Former Speaker of Lok Sabha, Member of the High Level Committee.
Ms. Sumitra Mahajan: Former Speaker of Lok Sabha, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shir Jagdeep Dhankar: Governor West Bengal, Member of the High Level Committee.
Ms. Najma Heptullah: Governor Manipur, Member of the High Level Committee.
Admiral Retd. D.K.Joshi: Lieutenant Governor, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Naveen Patnaik: Chief Minister, Odisha, Member of the High Level Committee.
Ms. Mamata Banerjee: Chief Minister, West Bengal, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Neiphui Rio: Chief Minister, Nagaland, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri N. Biren Singh: Chief Minister, Manipur, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Zoramthanga: Chief Minister, Mizoram, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Biplab Kumar Deb: Chief Minister, Tripura, Member of the High Level Committee.
Dr. Conrad Kongkal Sangma: Chief Minister, Meghalaya, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee: Former Chief Minister, West Bengal, Member of the High Level Committee.
Sh Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury: Member of Parliament, Member of the High Level Committee.
Sh Ghulam Nabi Azad: Member of Parliament, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Sharad Pawar: Member of Parliament, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Sudip Bandhyopadhyay: Member of Parliament, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Bhartru Hari Mahatab: Member of Parliament, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Satyabrata Mookerjee: Former Member of Parliament, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Swapan Dasgupta: Member of Parliament, Member of the High Level Committee.
Ms. Roopa Ganguly: Member of Parliament, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Raju Bista: Member of Parliament, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar: Member of Parliament, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Suvendu Adhikari: Member of Legislative Assembly, West Bengal, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Sunil Mondol: Member of Parliament, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Jagannath Sarkar: Member of Parliament, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Jayanta Kumar Roy: Member of Parliament, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Khan Saumitra: Member of Parliament, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Khagen Murmu: Member of Parliament, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Dilip Ghosh: Member of Parliament, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Jyotirmay Singh Mahato: Member of Parliament, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri P.K.Mishra: Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Rajiv Gauba: Cabinet Secretary, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla: Home Secretary, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Raghvendra Singh: SecretaryCulture : Convenor, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Amit Khare: Secretary Information Broadcasting, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Rajubhai Chaudhary: Sarpanch, Haripura, Badoli, Surat, Gujarat, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Rama Khandwala: INA Freedom Fighter, Member of the High Level Committee.
Ms Lakshmi Krishnan: INA Freedom Fighter, Member of the High Level Committee.
Ms. Asha Sahai: INA Freedom Fighter, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri John Lobo: INA Freedom Fighter, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Ishwarlal Singh: INA Freedom Fighter, Member of the High Level Committee.
Ms. Anita Bose: Netaji Subhas Chandra Boses daughter, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Ardhendu Bose: Netaji Subhas Chandra Boses nephew, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Chandra Kumar Bose: Netaji Subhas Chandra Boses grand nephew, Member of the High Level Committee.
Ms. Renuka Malaker: Netaji Subhas Chandra Boses grand niece, Member of the High Level Committee.
BrigRtd R.S. Chhikara: Chairman Netaji Subhas Bose INA Trust, Member of the High Level Committee.
Major GeneralRtd. G.D. Bakshi: Trustee Netaji Subhash Bose INA Trust, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri J. S. Rajput: Trustee Netaji Subhas Bose INA Trust, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Kapil Kumar: Trustee Netaji Subhas Bose INA Trust, Member of the High Level Committee.
Ms. Purabi Roy: Historian, Author Researcher, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Vera Hildebrand: Historian, Author Researcher, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Vekho Swuro: Chairman Netaji S C Bose Memorial Development Society NSCBDS, Nagaland, Member of the High Level Committee.
Md Ashraful Islam: Founder ChairIntl Center for Netaji Subhas Ideology, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri S. Premanand Sharma: Convenor IndoJapan Foundation, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Ravi Kasliwal: ChairmanClinical Preventive Cardiology, Medanta Hospital, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri A. R. Rahman: Music Director Singer, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Kanchan Gupta: Journalist, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Anirban Ganguli: Author and Academic, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Sourav Ganguly: Former Indian Cricket Captain, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Subrata Bhattacharya: Former Indian Football Member, Member of the High Level Committee.
General Rtd. Shankar Roy Chaudhary: Former Chief of Army Staff, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Arup Raha: Former Chief of Air Staff, Indian Air Force, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Bidyut Chakravarty: Vice Chancellor, Viswa Bharati University, Member of the High Level Committee.
Swami Suvirananda: General Secretary Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Mithun Chakraborty: Actor, Member of the High Level Committee.
Shri Kaushik Ganguli: Film Maker, Member of the High Level Committee.
Ms. Kajol: Actress, Member of the High Level Committee.
IndoJapan Foundation: Organization represented in the High Level Committee.
Ministry of Culture: The ministry issuing the notification.
New Delhi: Location of the notification.
West Bengal: State of India, represented in High Level Committee by Governor and former/current Chief ministers and other members of legislative assembly.
Manipur: State of India, represented in High Level Committee by Governor and Chief minister.
Odisha: State of India, represented in High Level Committee by Chief minister.
Nagaland: State of India, represented in High Level Committee by Chief minister and representative of NSCBDS
Mizoram: State of India, represented in High Level Committee by Chief minister
Tripura: State of India, represented in High Level Committee by Chief minister
Meghalaya: State of India, represented in High Level Committee by Chief minister
Lok Sabha: House of the Parliament of India
Rajya Sabha: Council of States, Upper house of the Parliament of India
INA: Indian National Army; several INA Freedom Fighters are members of the High Level Committee