Yodhasthal is a popular tourist place in Bhopal that is known for display of various War Trophies.
With an aim to provide enriching audio visual experience of the modern Indian Army and its association with the people of Madhya Pradesh, ‘Know your Army’ facility is specifically dedicated to the youth of Bhopal. The place had been under extensive renovation and on Saturday,
renovated Yodhasthal was inaugurated by lieutenant General Cherish Mathson, General Officer Commanding, Sudarshan Chakra Corps.
Among the notable additions are new War Trophies in form of BRAHMOS Missile, Cheetah Helicopter, Artillery Gun Area, Kargil’s Tiger Hill victory scene, Medium Machine Gun Bunker and Engineer Actions depiction area.
The existing halls have been redesigned and renamed as ‘Indian Army Hall’ depicting the might of the Indian Army and ‘Sudarshan Chakra Hall’ giving an insight into the history and achievements of the Indian Army and Sudarshan Chakra Corps respectively.
In addition, two new halls, ‘Arms and Services Hall’ and ‘Param Vir Chakra Hall’ have been constructed. These halls give an insight into the various Arms and Services in the Indian Army, procedure to join the Indian Army and describe the valour and bravery of the ‘Param Vir Chakra’ awardees, the heroes of our great nation.
At Prerna Stambh, the outer segment of Yodhasthal, busts and boards of gallantry award winners of Madhya Pradesh have been installed.
A new audio tour guide system has been introduced at Yodhasthal which enables visitors to listen to an audio explaining the various sections while moving around the Yodhasthal.
Yodhasthal has risen from 59th to first place out of 60 interesting places to visit in Bhopal on Trip Advisor ranking. This facility by Indian Army not only fills any Indian with pride, but also motivates the youth to join the Indian Army.