Defence Ministry sanctioned construction of National War Memorial, War Museum in New Delhi

The Union Defence Ministry has sanctioned the construction of a National War Memorial and National War Museum in New Delhi.

The National War Memorial will honour the memory of all soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

Key Points

The National War Museum will combine architectural aesthetics and public sentiment.

It will serve as a place for people to show their respect for soldiers, for their extraordinary efforts.

The selected site of the memorial is located in the heart of New Delhi, within the C-Hexagon that lies in the close vicinity of India Gate and Chattri.

It will be an institution to collect, preserve, interpret and display military artifacts.

Besides, it will portray significant events of our nation’s wars and related objects of historical importance for education and promoting patriotism.

Current Affairs 31st August, 2016
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