National Martyr's Memorial unveiled at Jagjivan RPF Academy Lucknow

• 25 Jul 2023

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On July 24, 2023, Sanjay Chander, Director General, Railway Protection Force, inaugurated the newly constructed National Martyr's Memorial and National Railway Protection Museum at Jagjivan RPF Academy, Lucknow.

Key Points:

• It is known that this martyr's memorial is spread over an area of 4800 square meters and the names of 1014 martyred RPF personnel have been inscribed on this memorial since 1957 and tribute has been paid to them by RPF.
• A visitor to this museum will get a complete overview of the history, origins, achievements, duties and responsibilities of the Railway Protection Force at a single glance.
• The museum is spread over a total area of 9000 square feet, which includes 37 thematic display panels, 11 display cabinets, info-graphic history of the police system, 87 artefacts, 500 pages from the National Archives of India, 36 weapons of the bygone era, 150 railway objects related to security, 15 effigies of various ranks of the Railway Protection Force and many other important items.
• The motto of this museum is 'Gyanvardhanaya-cha-Sanrakshanaya', which continuously inspires the RPF to 'Promote Knowledge and Preserve Heritage'.
• Besides this, the Director General, Railway Protection Force also unveiled the War Trophy T-55 Tank received from Central Armored Fighting Vehicle Depot Kirkee, Khadki, Pune and installed in the Academy premises, newly constructed Badminton and Lawn Tennis Court, Special Band of RPF.