History of heroes like Sherwani, Gen Zorawar to be taught in J&K schools: LG Sinha

Jammu, Dec 12: Lieutenant Governor J&K Manoj Sinha Tuesday said that school curriculum in Jammu and Kashmir will include life struggles of local heroes while state owned Jammu University will set up a chair in memory of General Zorawar Singh.

Sinha while speaking after unveiling the bust of General Zorawar Singh outside General Zorawar Singh Auditorium in Jammu University said that government has decided to set up a chair in memory of General Zorawar Singh in Jammu University.

He said this will inspire students & researchers to build a strong, prosperous J&K which was dreamt of by General Zorawar Singh.

The ceremony was organized by General Zorawar Singh Memorial Educational and Charitable Trust, to commemorate the 'martyrdom' day of General Zorawar Singh.

Lieutenant Governor SInha threw light on the life and military campaigns of General Zorawar Singh.

"He is the embodiment of India's strength and self-confidence. His valour, discipline, and devotion towards duty is a testimony that for the brave, nothing is impossible and infinite possibilities open up for the warrior," said the LG.

He added that General Zorawar Singh is an icon for generations because his name evokes a strong feeling of love, reverence and sacrifice for the motherland.

He said that it should be people's collective endeavour to fully recognise his contribution and significance in India's history.

"The historians, writers should pay attention to the historic accomplishment of true national hero, General Zorawar Singh and new generation must be reminded of his military campaigns in Ladakh, Baltistan, Tibet and immense contribution to the expansion of the Dogra Empire under Maharaja Gulab Singh ji," he added.

Earlier, an another event organized by ex-servicemen league at Gen Zorwar Chowk, the LG said history of great personalities like General Zorawar Singh, Brigadier Rajinder Singh and Maqbool Sherwani will be taught in schools.

He said their life, courage, conquest is a lesson about patriotism, discipline, self-confidence & will inspire students to achieve the goal of making India a Developed Nation.