​CDS Launches ‘Shaurya Gatha’

• 09 Nov 2024

On 8th November 2024, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan launched Project Shaurya Gatha, an initiative aimed at conserving and promoting India’s military heritage.

• The project, a collaboration between the Department of Military Affairs and the United Service Institution (USI) of India, seeks to raise public awareness through education and tourism.

Key Points

• Launch Event: Shaurya Gatha was launched at the Indian Military Heritage Festival’s second edition, organized by USI, to bring together global and Indian stakeholders focused on national security, military history, and heritage.
• Public Awareness Goal: The Defence Ministry stated that, despite India’s extensive military history, there’s limited public knowledge about the nation’s military heritage and security concerns, and this project aims to bridge that gap.
• Festival Focus: The Indian Military Heritage Festival promotes understanding of India’s military traditions, contemporary security issues, and Aatmanirbhar Bharat’s self-reliance initiatives in defense capabilities.
• DRDO Exhibit: DRDO showcased a photo exhibition, detailing its achievements and advancements towards self-reliance in defense, while NCC cadets from Delhi-NCR participated in the event, underscoring youth engagement in military heritage.