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Noida (12/04/2024): On 13 April 2002, the only Tri-Service Memorial in the country was dedicated to the nation by then, three Services Chiefs. It was built by the residents of Gautam Budh Nagar, with the active assistance of Noida Authority; led by retired Defence Services personnel drawn from all the three Services, after Kargil War casualties in 1999. It is an eloquent tribute and homage to the martyrs of Gautam Budh Nagar (At present 41 martyrs).
The memorial has become an iconic landmark of Noida that no visitor can ever miss. It is situated on the Shaheed Smarak Marg, opposite Army Public School, Sector 29, Noida. Vintage equipment like the 40 mm L 60Air Defence guns, model of warship INS CHENNAI, Naval Surface-to-Air missiles and an ISKRA Jet Trainer aircraft, of Polish origin, are part of the memorial. Recently Waterfalls have been added.
The landscaping of the Smarak is a feast to the eyes, with beautiful Dhoob grass and a six-foot wide pathway running all the way around. It is maintained by the dedicated team of the Shaheed Smarak Sanstha. The maintenance and running of Sanstha is through voluntary individual donations from veterans and civilian members of the community, formations and units of the three Services and by the Noida Authority.
To honour the martyrs, Next of Kins are invited to the following three formal functions organised every year: –
Dedication Day. A Candle Light ceremony is held on 13 April. On this day, the memorial was dedicated to the nation by then, three Services Chiefs.
Vijay Divas in December. The chief guest is normally the Vice Chief of Army/Navy/Air Force.
Annual Day in February. The chief guest is one of the service chiefs. The Souvenir of Smarak is released by the chief guest.
In addition, floral tributes are paid on Independence and Republic Day.
The main purpose of the above functions, is to bring the soldier and the civilian together on a common platform to inspire the local youth, which the common man can never entirely visualize. The ceremony is carried out with military precision and in a solemn and dignified manner, in keeping with the traditions of the Armed Forces.
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