Rashtrapati Bhavan Inaugurates 'Param Vir Dirgha' Gallery and Renames Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 'Param Vir Dirgha' at Rashtrapati Bhavan, featuring portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees. This initiative aims to honor Indian national heroes and shed colonial mindsets. In a related move to dismantle colonial legacies, the government has renamed several locations. Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has been renamed Sri Vijaya Puram. Additionally, 21 islands in the archipelago have been named after Param Vir Chakra awardees, and the Mughal Garden was previously renamed Amrit Udyan.
Key Points
- The 'Param Vir Dirgha' gallery features all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees to honor their valor.
- Port Blair has been renamed to Sri Vijaya Puram to shed colonial legacy and embrace Indian heritage.
- Ross Island was renamed Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep, and Neil Island became Shaheed Dweep.
- The initiative is part of a broader effort to restore pride in India's 'sanatan values' and dismantle colonial symbols.
Exam Facts
- Port Blair renamed to: Sri Vijaya Puram in 2024.
- Ross Island renamed: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep in 2018.
- Param Vir Chakra: India's highest military honour.
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