Stories of unsung heroes of India’s freedom struggle should be imprinted in national memory – Shri Dharmendra Pradhan

Ministry of Education today organises an exhibition on India’s Freedom struggle from 1757 to 1947

Shri Om Birla, Speaker, Lok Sabha today inaugurated the exhibition on India’s freedom struggle, organised by the Indian Council of Historical Research under the aegis of the Ministry of Education in Parliament Library today. Union Education and Skill Development Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan also visited the exhibition. MoS for Education Smt Annapurna Devi, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Culture, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Members of Parliament from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were also present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Pradhan said that the exhibition showcases stories from approximately 200 years of India’s history from 1757 to 1947. He highlighted that the purpose of this exhibition is to bring to light the stories of unsung heroes which should get imprinted in national memory. MPs from across the country will witness this exhibition and can suggest more unsung heroes from their respective constituencies.

He further said that the Ministry of Culture in association with State Governments will showcase this exhibition at 100 locations across the country and also through digital platforms.

Disclaimer : This is an official press release by PIB.