After 68 post Independence, proposal to build 'The National War Memorial (NWM)' have been passed by Modi Cabinet

After 68 post Independence, proposal to build 'The National War Memorial (NWM)' have been passed by Modi Cabinet on October 2015 as an Honor to our Armed Forces. Construction of NWM is almost Completed now and Prime Minister 'Narendra Modi' is all set to inaugurate the National War Memorial at the same venue on January 25. A War Museum is also being constructed in the adjoining Princess Park area.

The 'National War Memorial' is spread over approximately 40 acres & 'National War Museum' is spread over 14 acres. The War Memorial and Museum are expected to cost Rs. 400 crore

The Army does maintain around 120 regional and individual war memorials but India is probably the world's only major country not to have dedicated NWM. 

National War Memorial (NWM) is being build to honour the over 26,000 martyres who have laid down their lives in wars and operations since Independence. The memorial is made around the existing chhatri (canopy) near India Gate. The memorial wall will be flushed with the ground and in harmony with existing aesthetics. Names of martyrs killed in wars in 1947–48, 1961 (Goa), 1962 (China), 1965, 1971, 1987 (Siachen), 1987-88 (Sri Lanka), 1999 (Kargil), and other operations will be inscribed on the memorial walls.

Four circles, named Amar Chakra (circle of immortality), Veer Chakra (circle of bravery), Tyag Chakra (circle of sacrifice) and Rakshak Chakra (circle of protection), will also have a 15-metre tall obelisk with eternal flame. Busts of 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees have also been created as 'Param Yodha Sthal', showcasing details of the valour of the nation's highest gallantry award winners.

The identity designed for the National War Memorial is emblematic of the sacrifice and service of the Indian Armed Forces. The identity is based on the concept of 'service stripes', which are representative of a soldier's service to the nation. The stripes along with a combination of stars, Lion of Sarnath (National Emblem) badges, crossed sabers, and crossed batons in a wreath, fouled anchor badges, combination of chevrons, and wing symbols are used to demarcate the rank insignias of enlisted persons.

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