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Cover Story
Heritage
Years
of Vikas Yatra

Identity of the Past, Direction for the Future

India’s heritage is a living reflection of its thousands of years old civilization, culture, and traditions. In this country filled
with diversity, historical monuments and ways of life enrich its identity. In today’s era, heritage is not merely a legacy of
the past, but also a foundation for development and national pride. Through efforts such as preservation, promotion, and
digital documentation by the government, this invaluable heritage is being connected with the younger generation. This
initiative not only strengthens our roots but also establishes and empowers India on the global cultural map.

The New Parliament Building Liberation from a Colonial Mindset
n Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the n A grand statue of national
new Parliament building on May 28, 2023, and hero and freedom fighter
dedicated it to the nation. Subhash Chandra Bose has
been installed near India
n It was Prime Minister Modi himself who had laid
the foundation stone for the construction of the Gate, replacing the statue
new Parliament building on December 10, 2020. of King George V that
previously stood at the site.
n ‘Kingsway’ or ‘Rajpath’, a
symbol of slavery during
the British Raj, has now
become a subject of history;
in September 2022, it was
renamed ‘Kartavya Path’.
n Race Course Road was
renamed ‘7 Lok Kalyan Marg’
in 2016.
n Dalhousie Road was renamed
‘Dara Shikoh Road’ in 2017.

National War n New designs for the President’s Colours and Ensign, as
Memorial well as the Crest of the Indian Navy, were unveiled in
n Prime Minister Narendra Visakhapatnam on December 4, 2022, on Navy Day.
Modi dedicated the n As part of the drive to break free from a colonial mindset,
National War Memorial the Navy received a new
to the nation on February Ensign, the design of which
25, 2019. This memorial draws inspiration from the
stands as a testament legacy of Shivaji Maharaj.
to the sacrifices made
by brave soldiers since n The 21 largest unnamed islands in the Andaman and
independence. Nicobar archipelago have been named after 21 recipients
of the Param Vir Chakra.
1,500 archaic laws repealed.

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