India@70: Website dedicated to gallantry awardees launched by PM Modi

He announced the launch of the website in a series of tweets on the occasion of the Independence Day.

By PTI

Published: Tuesday, August 15, 2017, 11:57 [IST]

New Delhi, August 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a new website which will tell the stories of the bravest men and women, civilians as well as armed forces personnel in a tribute to the gallantry awardees since Independence.

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley along with Army Chief Gen Bipin Singh Rawat, Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa and Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba pay homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas. PTI file photo

He announced the launch of the website in a series of tweets on the occasion of the Independence Day. "In remembrance of our heroes who have been awarded gallantry awards since Independence, launched the site," Modi said in a tweet.

"The portal http://gallantryawards.gov.in/ will preserve & tell the stories of our bravest men & women, civilians as well as armed forces personnel," he added.

The prime minister asked the public to share if they have any information/photo that is missing and can be added to the portal.

PTI

Published On August 15, 2017