New Portal Launched to Honor Bravery Awards and Preserve Heroic Stories
A new digital portal has been launched in New Delhi to celebrate bravery award winners and their inspiring stories for future generations.
New Delhi, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : A new digital portal showcasing bravery awards was launched in New Delhi on November 12. This platform aims to preserve the stories of bravery, sacrifice, and valor of the country’s award recipients. It seeks to pass on these heroic tales to future generations and inspire youth with examples of courage and patriotism.
The launch was officiated by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, who highlighted the significant enhancements made to the portal compared to its previous version. The updated design aims to make it user-friendly, allowing easy access to various types of information.
The portal features dedicated sections for events, memorials, museums, and information related to wars. It also includes a special tribute section where users can learn about the military history of the country and pay homage to its brave soldiers. A notable addition is the separate digital platform for the “Veer Gatha” program, which has its own page for each edition. This includes details about the program, themes, schedules, evaluation criteria, awards, and study materials.
Additionally, the portal will provide access to results, award ceremonies, photos, and student activities related to the Veer Gatha program. This initiative offers students the opportunity to learn about the stories of bravery award winners and draw inspiration from them. Students can express their feelings through creative works, learning about the courage and sacrifices of these soldiers.
The Veer Gatha program has significantly expanded its reach in just a few years. In its inaugural edition, nearly 800,000 students from 4,788 schools participated. By the fifth edition, participation soared to over 19.2 million students from more than 190,000 schools, including international students. In the latest edition, 28,005 students from 91 Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) affiliated schools across 18 countries took part.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the aim of developing the bravery awards portal is to create a comprehensive digital archive of bravery awards given since independence, along with authentic information about the warriors who received them, wars, and military operations. This initiative also seeks to raise awareness about the country’s rich military heritage, especially among the youth, and to strengthen their sense of patriotism. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and several senior officials from the Ministry of Defence were also present at the launch.
