Virtual museums to come up in 50 sites: Prime Minister

Felicitating family members of 16 freedom fighters, who fought in the 1817 Paika rebellion in Odisha against the British rule, Modi said, “Unfortunately, the history of freedom struggle was restricted to a few families, years and a few incidents. It was a massive people’s movement for many years and the present generation must know about it.” 

Hailing the role of tribals in the war of independence as ‘significant’, the Prime Minister said in order to recreate and remember their contributions, steps were being taken to have virtual museums at 50 places in the country. 

The government seeks to present before the present and future generations the sacrifices made by the tribal communities in the country’s freedom struggle, he said at a function organised at the Raj Bhavan here. As several events took place for many years of the freedom struggle, it is important to remember all such events, he said. 

Noting that the contribution made by the people of Odisha was significant, Modi said the glorious chapters of history serve as inspiration and people should link themselves with the past.