The military art and photography exhibition came to an end here today with war veterans and ex-servicemen expressing hope that it would pave way for a new wave of interest among youth in the defence services.
The two-day exhibition, organised as part of the build-up activities to India's first Military Literature Festival (MLF), scheduled to take place on December 7-9, 2017, will play an important role in motivating youth to join the defence services, Lt General T S Shergill (retd), senior advisor to the chief minister, Punjab, said.
"We have inherited a glorious legacy of military valour and dedication to duty," he said, adding "this rich heritage is our treasure and a constant source of inspiration for the youth."
Expressing concern at the recent trend of low participation of Punjabi youth in the defence forces, Shergill said this event was a part of the programmes being organised under the MLF to encourage and motivate youth to join the forces.
Shergill recalled the contribution of Major General Rajinder Singh 'Sparrow', whose picture is among the photographs on display, not just to the Indian Army but to his own decision to become a part of it.
The exhibition, which started yesterday, vividly captures and brings alive the evolution of the Indian Army through the major operations in which it has participated since World War I.
A total of 200 exhibits, including pictures, artefacts, medals, army ammunition of the Sikh era, personal belongings of officers and captured flags of the Pakistani Army during the 1971 operations were on display, an official release said.
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