भारत सरकारGOVERNMENT OF INDIA संस्कृति मंत्रालयMINISTRY OF CULTURE
This theme anchors our commemoration initiatives under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. It helps bring alive stories of unsung heroes whose sacrifices have made freedom a reality for us and also revisits the milestones, freedom movements etc. in the historical journey to 15 August, 1947.
Programmes under this theme include Birsa Munda Jayanti (Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas), Declaration of Provisional Government of Free India by Netaji, Shaheed Diwas etc.
07 Mar 2024
In India's great freedom struggle, there are many names that reverberate with respect leaders who grace our institutions, whose lives fill our textbooks. But the picture of India's independence i...
07 Mar 2024
Mohiuddin Ahmad, better known as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, ranks high in the political and intellectual history of modern India. His role in the Indian Freedom Struggle, especially as the Muslim w...
07 Mar 2024
Shibpur or Sibpur is situated in the vicinity of Krishnagar in the Nadia district of West Bengal. Shibpur Political Action (Dacoity) Case of 1915 was a brave attempt of dacoity only meant to coll...
07 Mar 2024
In the annals of human history, there is no parallel to the martyrdom of ‘Sahibzadas’. To pay tribute to such unprecedented Martyrdom of Sahibzadas of Tenth Master, Guru Gobind Singh Ji – Sahibza...
07 Mar 2024
It is November (2022) in Patna, and the scent of winter lingers in the air. Lt. Bharati ‘Asha’ Sahay enters the room with a twinkle in her eye; she is 94 years old, but despite her age, her v...
07 Mar 2024
The history of our freedom struggle is replete with acts of courage, sacrifice, and dedication to the cause of freedom. The heroes of our freedom struggle came from every nook and corner of the c...
An initiative to document local history of each district of India and how it is connected to the overall history of the freedom struggle in India.
Know MoreA compilation of people who have played a role in securing our freedom through many sacrifices.
Know MoreA special podcast dedicated to the freedom movements in India can be heard here.
Know MoreAs an initiative to celebrate our rich and diverse nation, this section aims at highlighting the unique identity of each State through melody.
Know MoreThis section contains a collection of rare archival material such as books, photographs, gazetteers, letters, newspaper clippings and much more..
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