Uttarakhand governor launches Vidya-Veerta mission

Uttarakhand Governor K K Paul today launched the Vidya-Veerta Abhiyan in the state by presenting Vice Chancellors of universities with the portraits of Param Vir Chakra recipients.

The Governor presented the portraits to VCs of state universities and representatives of colleges and these will be displayed at the institutions in an effort to send out a message that not only soldiers but every citizen and every youth of this country is responsible for the country's safety.

A brain child of former Rajya Sabha member Tarun Vijay, the campaign proposes to construct at least one 15-20 feet wall of valour in higher educational institution campuses to display the portraits of 21 soldiers decorated with the Param Vir Chakra, the highest military honour.

The Governor praised the former MP for having conceived the idea and taking it forward.

Yogendra Yadav, who was honoured with the Param Vir Chakra after the Kargil War, was present on the occasion.

The Governor praised Yadav for his valour and said that these are the real heroes of our country who are role models for the younger generation.

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