Interactive Virtual Museum to Showcase Gallantry Award Winners

• 01 Jul 2021

• As the nation celebrates the 75th anniversary of its Independence, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has initiated a project to create an interactive virtual museum of the country’s Gallantry award winners to honour the heroic deeds of the bravehearts of India.
• MoD will implement the project, with no financial implications, in partnership with Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and Confederation of Indian Industries (CII).
• The virtual museum will be hosted by the Gallantry awards portal.
• It will provide a 3D walk-through experience through a Gallery Building, Wall of Fame, an Awardee Gallery with their photos & profiles, a tour of War Memorials, etc.
• In addition, there will be facility for the visitors to pay their respects by posting a tribute message.