National War Memorial (NWM)

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The names of six military personnel — five from the Indian Army and one from IAF — who died in the line of duty during Operation Sindoor have been recently inscribed on a wall at the National War Memorial as a tribute to the fallen heroes.

About National War Memorial

• The National War Memorial (Rashtriya Samar Smarak) was established in January 2019.
• It is a national monument built for giving honour to our brave soldiers. 
• It is located in New Delhi.
• It is a commemoration of the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers since Independence.
• The main structure has been built in the form of four chakras, each signifying different values of the armed forces, with the eternal flame and obelisk located in the inner-most chakra (also called Amar Chakra). 
• The obelisk stands at a height of 15.5 metres and is visible even from a distance as one enters the complex. 
• Surrounding it is Veerta Chakra with six bronze murals depicting different battle actions. Each mural weighs between 600 kg and 1,000 kg. 
• Tyag Chakra which surrounds it has been made entirely of granite bricks, each bearing the name of a fallen soldier since Independence. 
• The final chakra — Rakshak Chakra — surrounds the other three and consists of over 600 trees that will act as a wall and represent the soldiers who protect the country.
• Adjacent to the main complex lies a tribute to the 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees.
  • Each recipient is honoured by a bronze bust surrounded by a lush green patch, complete with pathways and informative plaques on the courage they displayed during battle.

News: TH

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