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Memorial for Lt. Nawang Kapadia

Memorial for Lt. Nawang Kapadia. The world is a fine place and worth fighting for - Ernest Hemmingway. Lt. Kapadia, made the supreme sacrifice for the country while fighting Pakistan sponsored terrorists in Kashmir on November 11, 2000 at the age of 24

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Memorial for Lt. Nawang Kapadia

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  1. Memorial for Lt. Nawang Kapadia The world is a fine place and worth fighting for - Ernest Hemmingway

  2. Lt. Kapadia, made the supreme sacrifice for the country while fighting Pakistan sponsored terrorists in Kashmir on November 11, 2000 at the age of 24 He was caught in the terrorist crossfire while rushing to the rescue of a grievously wounded soldier under his command Lt. Nawang Kapadia died leading his troops in the bravest tradition of valour and sacrifice Sacrifice in the highest traditions of the Indian Army.. • More about Lt. Nawang Kapadia

  3. …for the citizens to remember… • The family and the residents of Carmichael Road, where he lived would like construct a monument to remember this sacrifice • There are no army monuments in the civilian areas of Mumbai • The family has been undertaking continuous efforts to • Increase awareness about the brave soldiers defending India • Create an atmosphere for lasting peace in Kashmir • More about Carmichael Road

  4. … and participate • Leading architects of Bombay will design and execute the monument • Mr. Shirish Patel • Mr. Rahul Mehrotra • Carmichael Road Resident’s association has obtained all the requisite approvals for the construction of the monument • Sir Chris Bonington & Lt. Gen. R.V. Kulkarni (retd) would be the patrons of the project • Indian Army has pledged co-operation and support for this project • On the day of the inauguration, officers & band from the 4th Battalion the 3rd Gorkha Rifles would be in attendance

  5. www.nawang.com Maintained by the family Updated every quarter Over 50,000 page views Consistent press coverage The monument provides physical shape to the web-memorial…

  6. …and is central to all our projects to remember Nawang • Khukri of Honour • Badge with the motif of Khukri and crest of the 3rd Gorkha Rifles • 2,100 badges distributed • Logos • Planting Trees • 3 logos in the memory of Nawang • Used on e-mails and letterheads • Trees are an enduring symbol for peace • Trees in Nawang’s memory have been planted at over 20 locations • More about Our Projects

  7. Details of the monument • Located in prominent place on the road • Costs (Rs. in million) • Erection and building cost 0.50 • Road strip in front of the monument 0.30 • Maintenance for 3 years 0.20 • Total 1.00 • More about The Monument

  8. Going forward • We are seeking sponsorship of the cost of the monument • A plaque acknowledging the support of the sponsors would be a part of the monument in consultations with the architect

  9. Thank You The world is a fine place and worth fighting for - Ernest Hemmingway

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