Overview
On 30 May 2026, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Nausena Shaurya Vatika in Lucknow. Built at a cost of Rs 19 crore on a two‑acre site, the park displays artefacts of the decommissioned INS Gomati and aims to inspire youth about the sacrifices of the armed forces.
Key Developments
- The museum houses the AK 726 gun, missile launchers, radar, anchors and a walkthrough exhibit of the TU‑142M maritime patrol aircraft.
- Raksha Mantri highlighted the Navy’s role in Operation Sindoor, noting that the Indian Navy’s posture kept the Pakistan Navy confined to its ports.
- He linked the park’s inauguration to the broader goal of a Aatmanirbhar Bharat defence ecosystem, citing initiatives such as Make‑in‑India, the Defence Industrial Corridor, and the innovation platforms iDEX and ADITI.
- Domestic defence production rose from Rs 46,000 crore in 2014 to over Rs 1.51 lakh crore, with a projected peak of Rs 1.75 lakh crore. Exports grew from under Rs 1,000 crore in 2014 to about Rs 40,000 crore today.
- The state’s contribution was underscored, with Uttar Pradesh’s role in the Defence Industrial Corridor and its progress in health, education, agriculture, science & technology, trade, roads and airports.
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