Major General NP Singh, General Officer Commanding, Bhopal sub area inaugurated a painting exhibition ‘Shaurya Gatha’ by lightning a lamp in Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum on Saturday.
On this occasion along with army officers and army personnel, Director, Culture Shriram Tiwari and visitors in large numbers were present. Based on valor and self-sacrifice of soldiers, this exhibition is been jointly organised by Directorate of Swaraj Sansthan and Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum.
This exhibition underlines gallant and courage stories of brave soldiers on canvas presented by altogether 19 senior and renowned painters from Bhopal and other parts of the country. The week day long exhibition consisted of display of around 40 paintings exhibiting brave and heroic fights of soldiers showcasing army triumph.
Further, the exhibition explores achievements of soldiers who are awarded with Paramveer Chakra and Mahaveer Chakra through paintings of Indo- Pak war in 1971, struggle between Indo-China in 1962, Indian army reacting to an attack of Pakistan in Jorgi la darre in Jammu & Kashmir in 1948 etc. Objective of the exhibition is to encourage civil- military interaction besides to highlight the achievements of the army. The exhibition will be open for visitors from August 25 to 30 between 12 noon and 8 pm. Visitors shall be given free entry in the exhibition.