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Gujarat to build ‘Smritivan’ memorial atop Bhujia Dungar near Bhuj to commemorate the death of 13,805 in earthquake in 2001

Published By : Admin | July 12, 2011 | 15:25 IST

Gandhinagar, Tuesday: A unique memorial, christened ‘Smritivan', to commemorate the death of 13,805 people during the killer earthquake in Gujarat with its epicenter in Kutch on January 26, 2001 will be created atop 406 acres of the historic Bhujia Dungar near Bhuj, reflecting the people's onerous response to a natural catastrophe.

Architects P.V. Doshi and Raju Katpaliya made a presentation on the project before Chief Minister Narendra Modi, besides Revenue Minister Anandiben Patel, Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) Chairman R. Bannerjee, Tourism Principal Secretary Vipul Mitra, Information Commissioner V. Thirppugazh and Chief Minister's Secretary A.K. Sharma and Collector of Kutch M. Thennarasan.

Looking to emergence of Kutch as a centre for unprecedented growth post-Earthquake, the memorial will have a museum, convention centre, sunset point and eco park with 84 types of trees.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Modi wished that people from different states in the country and abroad encircled the Bhujia every January 26, nurture the trees with individual and institutions chip in their contrbution. Participation of even the Indian Army is envisaged. It was also proposed to start adventure sports in the adjoining lake, befitting the solemn and somber nature of the memorial.

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today remarked that naming the islands in Andaman and Nicobar after our heroes is a way to ensure their service to the nation is remembered for generations to come. He added that nations that remain connected with their roots that move ahead in development and nation-building.

Responding to a post by Shiv Aroor on X, Shri Modi wrote:

“Naming the islands in Andaman and Nicobar after our heroes is a way to ensure their service to the nation is remembered for generations to come. This is also part of our larger endeavour to preserve and celebrate the memory of our freedom fighters and eminent personalities who have left an indelible mark on our nation.

After all, it is the nations that remain connected with their roots that move ahead in development and nation-building.

Here is my speech from the naming ceremony too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8WT0FHaSdU

Also, do enjoy Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Do visit the Cellular Jail as well and get inspired by the courage of the great Veer Savarkar.”