The Defence Ministry has sanctioned the construction of a National War Memorial and National War Museum in New Delhi. The National War Memorial will honour the memory of all soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. <br/><br/>An official release said, it would combine architectural aesthetics and public sentiment and serve as a place for people to show their respect for soldiers, for their extraordinary efforts. The National War Museum will be an institution to collect, preserve, interpret and display military artifacts, portray significant events of our nation's wars and related objects of historical importance for education and promoting patriotism.