Rajnath Singh launches revamped gallantry awards portal

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday launched a revamped version of the gallantry awards portal  www.gallantryawards.gov.in on the eve of the Republic Day 2021. 

The portal would serve as a one-stop virtual platform to honour the immortal contribution of the fearless Gallantry Awardees of India. Nationwide Quiz and ‘Selfie For Bravehearts’ Initiatives were also launched on the portal.

Speaking during the launch program, Singh hailed the significant role played by the Gallantry Awardees in not only securing the nation but also inspiring the future generations to contribute for protecting the motherland. 

He further stated that in the coming years, the Gallantry Awards Portal shall transform as an interactive, participative and dynamic platform that shall instill a sense of patriotism and devotion among the citizens especially the Yuva Shakti of the nation. 

Recalling some of the initiatives like the implementation of OROP and building of National War Memorial, he said the government has been doing everything to acknowledge the contributions of the veterans and martyrs.

 Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar said that the revamped website has new enriched content, graphics and participative features aimed towards celebrating valour of Armed Forces in India, to provide a wholesome experience to the user and to develop an ecosystem for honouring the contribution of martyrs in nation-building.

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