SYNOPSIS

INDIAN NATIONAL WAR MUSEUM & MEMORIAL

 INDIAN NATIONAL WAR MUSEUM & MEMORIAL

INTRODUCTION & INTENT:-

India has a rich military heritage. The gallantry of Indian soldiers
is recognised world over. Since independence, the Indian Armed
Forces have fought four major wars to defend national borders
and uphold our national interests.
The Armed Forces have also won laurels and glory while
operating in UN mandated peace missions, combating terror and
insurgency and during conduct of Humanitarian Assistance and
Disaster Relief operations.

A National War Museum has been planned in New Delhi as a

tribute to Indian soldiers and to showcase the nations military
culture, customs, traditions and history.
The Museum is envisaged to be world class, state of the art
building which will be a must visit landmark for those visiting
New Delhi.
Towards this end, selection of my THESIS topic for designing
the Museum building and implementing the National War
Museum.
 OBJECTIVE

The National War Museum will portray famous battles, eulogise

military martyrs, heroes and leaders and chronicle the course of Indian
military history.
The institution will collect, interpret, preserve and display military
artefacts, and relics of historical value.
The components of the Indian Armed Forces and their campaigns,
victories, memories, equipment, et al will be eternalised for
perpetuating the memory of the Services, which will be a source of
inspiration for future generations.
PURPOSE
The National War Museum will serve following purpose :-

a) Portray military campaigns, heroic deeds and victories through a multi sensory
display so as to reinforce citizens faith and pride in the Armed Forces.

b) Exhibit relics and records of historical significance and military interest, chronicling
ascendency of Armed Forces from ancient times.

c) Display items of military interest and historical value including development of arms,
equipment and their role in the Indian history.

d) Profile human experience of war and chronicle military events which shaped
development of our country and national character.

e ) Enhance awareness of the glorious military heritage of India to instil and motivate
citizens to greater devotion and duty to the country.

f) Inform about the challenges under which Armed Forces operate to enhance
comprehension and understanding of the Armed Forces.

g) Act as Militarys premier educational research and archive centre with multimedia
libraries, seminar and exhibition facilities.

h) Establish itself as an outstanding landmark in the National Capital Region for Indian
and foreign visitors.
LOCATION AND SITE
The National War Museum is proposed to be constructed in Princess Park area
(10.71 acres) in harmony with National War Memorial. Both are planned to be
constructed in central Delhi, near India Gate ( Lutyens Zone, New Delhi).
New Delhi was conceived by Edvin Lutyens and built in the period 1912 to 1930.
It is 28.73 sqkm in area and is approximately 2% of the National Capital Region,
which is approximately 1,404 sqkm.
LutyensZone is centrally located and is part of Zone D of Delhi Master Plan 2021.
It has impressive green cover which is a key environmental asset and an essential
lung space for the city.
The LutyensZone was designed on Garden City principles with a magnificent
Vijay Path(Road to Victory) aligned centrally and bordered with lush green trees
and imposing Government buildings.
The entire Vijay Pathis overlooked by the historical Rashtrapati Bhavan
(President House) at one end. The National War Museum and the Memorial are
planned to be constructed at the other end of the Vijay Path.
SITE- LOCATION & SURROUNDINGS
SITE-AREA :- (10.71 acres)