Newly constructed National Martyr's Memorial unveiled at Jagjivan RPF Academy Lucknow

Newly constructed National Martyr's Memorial unveiled at Jagjivan RPF Academy Lucknow

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Category : Defense Published on: July 28 2023

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The newly constructed National Martyr's Memorial and National Museum for Railway Security at Jagjivan RPF Academy Lucknow was unveiled by Shri Sanjay Chander, Director General Railway Protection Force.
This martyr's memorial is spread over an area of 4800 square meters and on this memorial, the names of 1014 martyred RPF personnel from 1957 till date have been inscribed and tribute has been paid to them on behalf of the RPF.
The museum is spread over a total area of 9000 sq. ft, with 37 thematic display panels, 11 display cabinets, an info-graphic history of policing, 87 artefacts, 500 pages from the National Archives of India, 36 weapons from a bygone era, 150 railway items related to security, 15 Mannequins of various ranks of the Railway Protection Force, and many other important items are on display.
The motto of this museum is Gyanvardhanayachsanrakshanaya (ज्ञानवर्धनायचसंरक्षणाय) which constantly inspires RPF to 'promote knowledge and preserve heritage'.

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