National War Memorial (Rashtriya Samar Smarak)

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On the Occasion of 75th Republic Day, the PM, all three military chiefs placed a wreath on the Amar jawan Jyoti situated at the Amar Chakra of the National War Memorial in New Delhi.

About National War Memorial

• It is a national monument built to honour & remember soldiers of the Indian military who laid their supreme sacrifice in military conflicts with: Pakistan & China, as well as the 1961 war of Goa, operation Pawan and other operations Rakshak, their names are inscribed in golden script on the monument walls.
• Unveiled on : 25th February 2019
• Layout : C-hexagon
• Main Architect : Yogesh Chandrasan of WeBe Design Lab.

Features of National War Memorial

• Amar Chakra (Circle of Immortality): 
  • The Eternal Flame (Amar Jawan Jyoti): It symbolises the immortality of fallen soldiers with the assurance that the nation will never forget their sacrifices.
• Veerta Chakra (Circle of Bravery): It signifies the bravery of Indian soldiers in the form of a covered gallery with six bronze paintings representing courageous fighting acts of the Indian Armed Forces. 
• Tyag Chakra (Sacrifice Circle): The honour walls are circular concentric walls that represent the ancient war formation ‘Chakravyuh.’
• Rakshak Chakra (Circle of Protection): It  provides comfort to the residents of the country regarding their safety against any danger, with each tree symbolising the troops who ensure the Nation’s territorial integrity around the clock. 

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News Source: PIB