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Title: Need to expedite the completion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Memorial at Karamsad, district Anand, Gujarat.
SHRI HARIN PATHAK (AHMEDABAD EAST): Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Memorial is being developed at Karamsad, district Anand, Gujarat state. To commemorate and preserve the memory of Sardar Patel and Veer Vithalbhai, a unique Joint Memorial of both the brothers is being developed at Karamsad. At present the information on the life and works of both the brothers is scattered at many places, archives and with many individuals. The memorial proposes to remove this lacuna by setting up a National Resources Centre where published, unpublished and archival material including letters, audio and visual material will be brought together at one place for preservation, retrieval and dissemination. The ultimate aim is to develop the memorial into a vibrant institution. To make the memorial fully operational, additional facilities such as Audio – Visual equipments, Digital/virtual library equipments, computers and Networking equipment and furniture will be required. The total cost of these equipments and facilities is estimated at Rs. 107 lakhs. For maintenance and development of Memorial, a corpus fund of Rs. 5.00 crores is required. Sir, I request Government of India to do the needful at the earliest in this case and to ensure timely completion with adequate provision of funds for the scheme.