Culture Minister paid tribute to the martyrs at the National War Memorial

Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and DONER G. Kishan Reddy has asked every Indian to visit the National War Memorial which has been constructed in the memory of martyrs.

Reddy attended the Retreat Ceremony at the National War Memorial and paid tribute to the martyrs. They sacrificed their lives for the Nation and displayed distinguished acts of valour during wartime.

Reddy also took a round of the Memorial and appreciated the murals that highlight epic battles and Operations of the Indian Armed Forces to protect the country.

“Everybody especially the youth should visit National War Memorial built in the memory of martyrs who died in the line of duty. The students of all the States and Universities must come and visit the National War Memorial, which imbues every one with a patriotic zeal,” Reddy said.

According to the Ministry of Tourism, “The National War Museum represents the gratitude of a nation to its Armed Forces. The Memorial helps to strengthen the sense of belonging, high moral values, sacrifice, and national pride in our citizens. It stands testimony to the sacrifices made by our soldiers during various conflicts, United Nations Operations, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response Operations since Independence. Since its inauguration in 2019, the NWM has become very popular among citizens and tourists visiting Delhi.”

“The National War Memorial was inaugurated and dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister on 25th Feb 2019. Apart from the main Memorial, there is dedicated area for Busts of 21 soldiers who have been conferred with 'Param Vir Chakra’, the Nation's highest gallantry award in war. The memorial complex is in harmony with the existing layout and symmetry of the majestic Rajpath and Central Vista.”