PM Modi to Inaugurate India’s First Digital Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial and Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Chhattisgarh on the state’s 25th foundation day. The event will mark the launch of India’s first fully digital museum dedicated to tribal heroes, along with infrastructure projects worth over ₹14,260 crore. The grand celebration will take place in Naya Raipur, where the Prime Minister will also unveil a statue of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the newly constructed Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly.

A Landmark Digital Museum of Tribal Heritage

Built at a cost of ₹50 crore across 10 acres, the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial and Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum will serve as a global centre for tribal culture, valor, and history. The museum features 16 thematic galleries that chronicle centuries of tribal resistance to colonial rule. Each section combines historical artefacts, documentary footage, folk art, and digital storytelling to celebrate the unsung heroes of India’s freedom struggle. Visitors will also experience the “Aadi Shourya” e-book and museum portal launched by the Prime Minister.

Immersive Technology and Cultural Experience

The museum employs cutting-edge virtual reality, AI-based exhibits, and 3D projections to narrate tribal stories. An artificial intelligence camera allows visitors to visualise themselves in traditional tribal attire against forest backdrops. Replicas of sacred trees such as Sal, Mahua, and Saja, adorned with digital leaves that tell stories of 14 revolts, greet visitors at the entrance. The galleries also display sculptures of iconic figures including Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh, Bhagwan Birsa Munda, and Gend Singh, with interactive zones for youth engagement and accessible infrastructure for all visitors.

Historic Tribal Uprisings Showcased

The museum documents several major revolts, beginning with the Halba Rebellion (1774–1779), recognised as India’s first tribal uprising. It also highlights the Surguja (1792), Bhopalpatnam (1795), Paralkot (1824–1825), and Tarapur (1842–1854) rebellions, which reflected the tribals’ defiance against feudal exploitation and colonial intrusion. The Meria (1842–1863), Koi (1859), and Lingagiri (1856–1860) uprisings demonstrate the prolonged struggle to protect traditional rights and cultural autonomy. The Sonakhan Rebellion (1857), led by Narayan Singh, remains a symbol of Chhattisgarh’s contribution to the national freedom movement.

Exam Oriented Facts

• India’s first digital tribal museum, built at a cost of ₹50 crore, opens in Naya Raipur.
• The museum features 16 galleries and digital recreations of 14 tribal uprisings.
• Prime Minister Modi will also launch the “Aadi Shourya” e-book and museum portal.
• Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh was the first martyr from Chhattisgarh’s freedom struggle.
• Major revolts featured include Halba, Surguja, Paralkot, Tarapur, and Bhumkal uprisings.

PM’s Mega Itinerary for Chhattisgarh@25

Alongside the museum inauguration, Prime Minister Modi will launch and lay the foundation stone for projects worth over ₹14,260 crore across key sectors such as roads, healthcare, industry, and energy. His itinerary includes unveiling the statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the new Vidhan Sabha, participating in the “Gift of Life” ceremony at Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital, and inaugurating 12 new Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme blocks across nine districts. Additionally, Modi will release ₹1,200 crore to 3 lakh beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and oversee the “Griha Pravesh” of 3.51 lakh completed homes.

Infrastructure Push and Strategic Connectivity

Among the key initiatives is the foundation stone laying for a four-lane Greenfield Highway from Pathalgaon–Kunkuri to the Chhattisgarh–Jharkhand border, worth around ₹3,150 crore. The corridor will link coal mines, industrial clusters, and steel plants across Korba, Raigarh, and Jashpur, enhancing regional trade. Another project will upgrade NH-130D, improving connectivity across Narayanpur and Bastar districts. As Chhattisgarh celebrates its silver jubilee, these transformative projects and cultural initiatives symbolise a renewed focus on inclusive development, heritage preservation, and empowerment of tribal communities at the heart of India’s progress.