Surat: Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) plans to construct a 'Shahid Smark' (martyr's memorial) in Athwa zone. A presentation in this regard was once made by two city architects sooner than the civic frame officials lately. The project proposal was once handed by the SMC standing committee on Wednesday.
SMC had proposed the project after it shelved Sardar Patel Smarak Mandir project on New VIP Road a couple of months in the past over feasibility problems.
The new project is likely to arise on 80,000 sq.m land in the back of Siddhivinayak temple on Vesu-Abhva Road.
"The idea is to develop this spot as an iconic place as not many cities have such memorial where pre and post independence martyrs of India are given their due," an SMC official said.
The project comprises different museum blocks for civilians and martyrs with a section on pre and publish Indian independence warfare historical past.
SMC has additionally deliberate a gallery, amphitheatre, auditoriums, peace centres in conjunction with a inexperienced landscape.
"After Diwali work on the project would pick up speed," the SMC official said.
The project is regarded as better replace to Sardar Patel Smarak Mandir as it would have a memorial of the recognized and unknown martyrs of the country.
SMC commissioner M Thennarasan said, "The basic idea is to make this a multi-functionary peace spot. We are looking at developing this area as more of an open green space which also serves a purpose of a jogging park in morning and peace park during the day."
SMC had proposed the project after it shelved Sardar Patel Smarak Mandir project on New VIP Road a couple of months in the past over feasibility problems.
The new project is likely to arise on 80,000 sq.m land in the back of Siddhivinayak temple on Vesu-Abhva Road.
"The idea is to develop this spot as an iconic place as not many cities have such memorial where pre and post independence martyrs of India are given their due," an SMC official said.
The project comprises different museum blocks for civilians and martyrs with a section on pre and publish Indian independence warfare historical past.
SMC has additionally deliberate a gallery, amphitheatre, auditoriums, peace centres in conjunction with a inexperienced landscape.
"After Diwali work on the project would pick up speed," the SMC official said.
The project is regarded as better replace to Sardar Patel Smarak Mandir as it would have a memorial of the recognized and unknown martyrs of the country.
SMC commissioner M Thennarasan said, "The basic idea is to make this a multi-functionary peace spot. We are looking at developing this area as more of an open green space which also serves a purpose of a jogging park in morning and peace park during the day."
Surat’s ‘shahid smarak’ gets standing committee nod
![Surat’s ‘shahid smarak’ gets standing committee nod]()
Reviewed by Kailash
on
October 23, 2017
Rating:
