In November 2025, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial and Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum, India’s 1st digital tribal museum, in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, Chhattisgarh on the occasion of state’s 25th foundation day (November 01, 2025).
- During the event, he also launched the Museum Portal and e-book ‘Aadi Shourya’ and unveiled the horse-mounted statue of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh at the Memorial Site.
Key Dignitaries: Ramen Deka, Governor of Chhattisgarh; Vishnu Deo Sai, Chief Minister (CM) of Chhattisgarh; Union Minister Jual Oram, Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA); Union Minister of State (MoS) Durgadas Uikey, MoTA; among others were present at the event.
Exam Hints:
- What? Inauguration of India’s 1st Digital Tribal Museum
- Name of Museum: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial and Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum
- Inaugurated by: PM Narendra Modi
- Where? Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, Chhattisgarh
- Occasion of: 25th Foundation Day of Chhattisgarh
- Total Cost: Rs 50 crore
- Key Features:
- Nearly 650 sculptures across 14 galleries;
- Intricate wood carvings by Sarguja artisans;
- Replicas of ancient Sal, Mahua, and Saja trees;
- Digital storytelling of 14 tribal revolts (Halba, Sarguja, Bhopalpatnam, etc.).
- Other Key Launches:
- Horse-mounted statue of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh
- Museum Portal and e-book ‘Aadi Shourya’.
About India’s 1st Digital Tribal Museum:
Named After Tribal Leader: This new digital museum is named after Indian tribal freedom fighter, Veer Narayan Singh, the landlord of Sonakhan and 1st martyr freedom fighter from Chhattisgarh, who sacrificed his life resisting British oppression.
Key Features: The museum has been built at a cost of Rs 50 crore, spans over an area of 10 acres, featuring nearly 650 sculptures across 14 galleries.
- It is equipped with advanced technologies like: Visual Effects (VFX) technology, digital projections, interactive screens and Quick Response (QR) codes, offering visitors a unique experience.
Architecture: Also, the entrance of the museum features intricate wood carvings by Sarguja artisans and replicas of ancient Sal, Mahua, and Saja trees, with digital leaves which narrate the stories of 14 tribal revolts.
Museum Galleries: The digital museum narrates the story of Chhattisgarh’s tribal resistance through a series of thematic galleries:
- Reception Area: Introduces the theme, celebrating the courage, sacrifice, and heritage of tribal freedom fighters.
- Early Galleries: Depict tribal life and the disruptions caused by Maratha and British exploitation.
- Freedom Struggles: Highlight major uprisings, including Halba Kranti, Sarguja Kranti, Bhopalpattanam Kranti, Paralkot Kranti, Tarapur Kranti, Meria Kranti, Koi Kranti, Lingagiri Kranti, Muria Kranti, and the iconic Bhumkal Kranti led by Gundadhur and Lal Kalindra Singh.
- Women’s Resistance: Focuses on Rani Cho-Ris Kranti (1878), a pioneering women-led protest.
- Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh and 1857 Revolt: Chronicles his defiance against British oppression and his martyrdom in Chhattisgarh’s first freedom struggle.
- Freedom Movement Participation: Showcases Jhanda Satyagrah and Jungle Satyagrah, reflecting tribal involvement in Mahatma Gandhi’s non-violent movements.
- Memorial Area: Pays homage to Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh, symbolizing the culmination of tribal resistance and their contribution to India’s freedom movement.
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