Project Veer Gatha

13.01.2025

Project Veer Gatha

Why in the news?                        

The fourth edition of Project ‘Veer Gatha 4.0’, as part of Republic Day celebrations has garnered an incredible nationwide response.

About Project Veer Gatha:

• It was launched in 2021 as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to commemorate India’s 75th year of Independence.
• The project aims to raise awareness of Gallantry awardees’ acts of bravery and the life stories of these heroes.
• The initiative helps instill patriotism and civic values in students.
• The journey of Project Veer Gatha from Edition 1 to Edition 4 has been inspiring, expanding the reach of the competition across the length and breadth of the country.
• It is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education.

Project Veer Gatha 4.0:

• It presented a variety of thought-provoking topics for essay and paragraph writing.
• Students had the opportunity to write about their chosen role models, particularly focusing on Gallantry Award recipients.
• They were also encouraged to explore the inspiring lives of freedom fighters such as Rani Laxmibai, the 1857 First War of Independence, and the significant role of Tribal Uprisings in India’s Freedom Struggle.

                                                                Source: PIB

Consider the following statements regarding the Project Veer Gatha:

Statement-I:It aims to raise awareness of Gallantry awardees’ acts of bravery and the life stories of these heroes.

Statement-II:t is an initiative of the union Ministry of Home Affairs.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.

D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.

Answer C