August 16, 2016 1:00 PM

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Govt to build museum to glorify tribal freedom fighters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, museums will be built in several states to glorify the role of lesser-known people from tribal communities who contributed to the freedom struggle. <br/><br/>Addressing the nation on the 70th Independence Day from the Red Fort on Monday, Mr Modi said, the role of some people in the freedom struggle is discussed more than needed, while the contribution of tribals has not been highlighted as much.<br/><br/>He said, government will build permanent museums to glorify the role of tribal freedom, so that coming generations could be able to know about their sacrifices for the country.<br/><br/>Prime Minister has also announced to increase 20 per cent hike in pension of Freedom fighters. <br/><br/>He said, those who are receiving Rs. 25,000 will now get Rs. 30,000. Mr Modi said, the focus of his government is to change the lives of the common people. <br/>He said, the government will bear up to one lakh rupees health care expenses annually for BPL families.

August 16, 2016 8:57 AM

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Govt to build museum to glorify tribal freedom fighters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, museums will be built in several states to glorify the role of lesser-known people from tribal communities who contributed to the freedom struggle. <br/><br/>Addressing the nation on the 70th Independence Day from the Red Fort on Monday, Mr Modi said, the role of some people in the freedom struggle is discussed more than needed, while the contribution of tribals has not been highlighted as much.<br/><br/>He said, government will build permanent museums to glorify the role of tribal freedom, so that coming generations could be able to know about their sacrifices for the country.<br/><br/>Prime Minister has also announced to increase 20 per cent hike in pension of Freedom fighters. <br/><br/>He said, those who are receiving Rs. 25,000 will now get Rs. 30,000. Mr Modi said, the focus of his government is to change the lives of the common people. <br/>He said, the government will bear up to one lakh rupees health care expenses annually for BPL families.

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