As per the information supplied by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, Port Blair, the Veer Sawarkar’s Plaque appears to be taken out while undertaking construction of Swatantrya Jyot of Cellular jail. Indian Oil Foundation/IOCL, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, GOI has constructed a replica of Swatantatrya Jyot in the premises of the Cellular Jail. The installation of Plaque on the Jyot is under consideration.
This information was given by Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Civil Aviation in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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Sanjay Kumar/jk/RS. No-2/04-05-2016
(Release ID :144789)