(a) whether the Government are contemplating to set up a `National War Memorial` in Delhi;
(b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government are contemplating to set up a `National War Memorial` in Delhi;
(b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)
(a) to (c): It is proposed to set up a `National War Memorial` preferably along the Central Vista in New Delhi to commemorate those who have laid down their lives for the country. The matter is being pursued with Ministry of Urban Development for allotment of a suitable plot of land for this purpose.