Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, June 29
In a real tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for the motherland, the Haryana Government has decided to build memorials of its warriors in villages of the state. To ensure that the youth draw inspiration from these memorials, their heroic saga would be imprinted on such memorials.
Development and Panchayats Minister OP Dhankar said a scheme regarding construction of war memorials had been approved by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.
He said the memorials would be constructed of those recipients of Param Vir Chakra, Mahavir Chakra and Vir Chakra of the state. The memorial would also be construction of those warriors who were awarded with the Victoria Cross in First and Second World War. He said that the memorial would be built in the same village to which the warrior belonged to. The heroic saga and the biography of the brave soldier would also be imprinted on the memorial.
The minister said Gram Gaurav Pats were being installed in the villages of the state. Directions have been issued to complete the construction work of these Gaurav Pats by August 15. Apart from freedom fighter of the village, the name of the martyr who has made unmatched contribution to the country and society would also be imprinted on Gaurav Pat, he added.
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