The delegates of India-ASEAN Youth Summit 2017 visited Shaurya Smarak and learnt about the sacrifices of Indian martyrs.
The delegates visited all the galleries of Shaurya Smarak and explored the rare facts about Indian soldiers. The delegates also watched a movie based on 1971 war This is no Sabre Rattling 1972.
later, the delegates were informed about the Shaurya Smarak and why it was built. It is to be noted that Shaurya Smarak is a war memorial. It is established by government of Madhya Pradesh.
It is developed as a public park with dedicated galleries and landmark in the memory of war heroes who had shown their gallantry in the various wars with Pakistan and China. It also shows some historical heroes like Maharana Pratap and Tipu Sultan.
The delegates were also informed about different galleries. The galleries portray the original handmade art pieces and portrait of war heroes and display of different arms. Interestingly many displays show the various ranks and badges for different ranks of Army, Navy and Air force.
Some galleries are also dedicated for award-winning heroes for Paramvir Chakra, Mahavir Chakra and more with their short descriptions of heroic acts. The models of various warships, submarine, aircraft are also shown as an educational supplement. On outside periphery various display boards show the list of martyrs of various wars of Madhya Pradesh origin along with the national heroes.
Here on Friday, movie based on the college life of Indian soldiers National Indian Military College was also screened at Shaurya Smarak.