Gujarat has added a new feather to its cap, further boosting its global recognition and prestige. Bhuj's Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum has been listed as one of the world's seven most beautiful museums by the renowned Prix Versailles Award for Architecture and Design, presented annually by UNESCO. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat's global image continues to flourish.
Smritivan becomes India's first museum to receive global acclaim for its adherence to local culture and environmental conservation.
The recognition is a moment of immense pride for every Gujarati with CM Patel congratulating the entire team involved in constructing and managing Smritivan on reaching this significant milestone.
Modi Inaugurated Smritivan Earthquake Memorial in 2022 On August 28, 2022, Prime Minister Modi had inaugurated Smritivan Earthquake Memorial in Gujarat, in memory of the lives lost during the devastating earthquake that struck Kachchh on January 26, 2001.
Smritivan embodies Kachchh's resilience against adversities-a tale of perseverance, a symbol of rebirth, and a testament to transformation.
Envisioned under the leadership of PM Modi, Smritivan spans in an area of 470 acres on Bhujio Hill in Bhuj.
Smritivan features the world's largest Miyawaki forest with 5,00,000 trees
