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SPECIAL REPORT
A Year Journey of Good Governance
14. National War Memorial and National
Police Memorial – Remembering Sacrifices:
The National War Memorial is India’s first
national monument dedicated to soldiers who
made the supreme sacrifice for the country after
independence; it bears the names of 25,942
soldiers. The National Police Memorial is the first
national monument dedicated to police personnel
martyred in the line of duty; the names of the
fallen officers are inscribed on its ‘Wall of Valour’. is dedicated to India’s 4,500-year-old maritime
15. Smritivan and Jallianwala Bagh –
Remembering Tragic History: Developed over an
area of more than 470 acres in Bhuj, Smritivan
features the names of over 13,000 victims, a
Miyawaki forest comprising more than three
lakh trees, and a 5D seismic simulator. In the
redeveloped Jallianwala Bagh complex, the entry
route taken by General Dyer’s troops has been
depicted through sculptures, and new galleries as
well as a sound-and-light show have been added.
16. Nalanda University – A modern extension of
the tradition of knowledge: The new campus,
spanning 455 acres, was inaugurated on June
19, 2024. This solar-powered, net-zero campus
features a 2,000-seat amphitheater and the
‘Kamal Sagar,’ covering over 100 acres. Bihar’s
traditional ‘Ahar-Pyne’ system has been utilized
for rainwater harvesting.
17. Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya
and Dandi Kutir – History
through modern presentation:
The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya
opened on April 14, 2022. It is the
first museum dedicated to every
Indian Prime Minister. India’s
post-independence journey is
showcased through holograms
and interactive rooms. At Dandi
Kutir, the life of Mahatma Gandhi
is presented using 3D mapping,
holography, and 360-degree
projection within a 41-meter-high
conical dome.
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18. Tribal Freedom Fighters’ Museums and
National Maritime Heritage Complex:
Dedicated to the contribution of tribal
communities to the freedom struggle, four of
the 11 museums proposed under the national
museum program are set to be inaugurated by
2026. The first is located at the old Central Jail
in Ranchi. The National Maritime Heritage
Complex, currently being developed at Lothal,
history.
19. Mahatma Mandir, Bharat Mandapam, and
Yashobhoomi – Expanding conferencing
capacity: Gandhinagar’s Mahatma Mandir spans
approximately 40 acres; its main auditorium has
a capacity of 6,000 people. Bharat Mandapam
features an auditorium for 7,000 people and
an amphitheater with a capacity of 3,000.
Yashobhoomi boasts an exhibition area exceeding
1.07 lakh square meters and conference rooms
capable of accommodating over 11,000 delegates.
20. Rudraksh and Narendra Modi Stadium—
From Culture to Sports: Varanasi’s Rudraksh
International Cooperation and Convention
Centre is shaped like a Shivling and adorned
with 108 aluminium Rudraksh motifs. With
a seating capacity of approximately 1,200, it
stands as a testament to the architectural and
technical partnership between India and Japan.
Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium is the
world’s largest cricket stadium, boasting a capacity
of around 132,000 spectators.
21. Sabarmati Riverfront and Kankaria Lake –
Revitalizing Urban Public Spaces: The Sabarmati
Riverfront project involved redeveloping an area
of approximately 205 hectares to create an 11.25
km public riverfront. A key attraction here is the
300-meter-long, kite-inspired Atal Pedestrian
Bridge. The 15th-century Kankaria Lake
underwent redevelopment to create a 2.3 km
lakefront, featuring various recreational facilities.