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Defence
Arunachal Pradesh Allocates Rs 5 Crore for Memorial to 1962 War Hero
✍️ NDTV
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 05:34 AM
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The Arunachal Pradesh government has set aside Rs 5 crore to build a memorial honoring a soldier who fought in the 1962 war.
Arunachal Pradesh’s administration announced a budget of Rs 5 crore for the construction of a memorial dedicated to a hero of the 1962 Sino‑Indian war. The allocation, revealed in a recent statement, signals the state’s intent to commemorate the sacrifices made during the conflict.
Officials said the funds will cover land acquisition, design, and erection of the structure, though the exact site has not yet been disclosed. The project is expected to proceed after the relevant departments finalize the memorial’s design and obtain necessary clearances.
The move has been welcomed by veterans’ groups, who view the memorial as a long‑overdue tribute to the bravery of soldiers who defended the nation’s borders in 1962. The state aims to complete the memorial within the next few years, creating a place of remembrance for future generations.
Officials said the funds will cover land acquisition, design, and erection of the structure, though the exact site has not yet been disclosed. The project is expected to proceed after the relevant departments finalize the memorial’s design and obtain necessary clearances.
The move has been welcomed by veterans’ groups, who view the memorial as a long‑overdue tribute to the bravery of soldiers who defended the nation’s borders in 1962. The state aims to complete the memorial within the next few years, creating a place of remembrance for future generations.