COMMEMRATIVE COINS IN THE MEMORY
OF VEER DURGADASS RELEASED
Deputy Prime Minister,
Shri L.K. Advani today release the commemorative coins in the
memory of Veer Durgadass, the great warrior of Rajasthan. Recalling
the values of Veer Durgadass, Shri Advani said that commitment,
sacrifice for the cause and bravery of the great warriors of Rajasthan
has been fascinating people of the country since ages. The coins
are a small tribute to those great warriors.
Presiding over
the function, Vice President, Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, complimented
Shri Jagmohan, Minister for Tourism and Culture for taking up
projects for preservation and conservation of monuments and places
related with our history and heritage. He said recently work done
at Kumbalgarh, Chhitorgarh and several other places definitely
help in unfolding some rare chapters of our history before our
youngsters.
On the occasion,
the Finance Minister, Shri Jaswant Singh said that coins would
make aware of the values of Veer Durgadass as these will be not
merely decorative coins but will be in circulation also.
Shri Jagmohan,
Minister for Tourism and Culture said that his Ministry has started
number of projects to protect and preserve our cultural heritage.
Cultural hubs are being developed all over the country which will
present various aspects of our culture and better civic governance.
He said places related with Veer Durgadass would be taken up for
improvement of landscape and preservation. Work will also be started
at Haldighati, Jasalmer, Chhitorgarh and several other places
will also be taken up for this purpose. The Denominations of the
Coins are Rs. 100, Rs. 10 and Re. 1. The Re. 1 coin will be for
circulation. One side of the coin shall bear the portrait of ‘VEER
DURGADASS’ and on the left upper periphery with the words ‘VEER
DURGADASS (1638-1718)’ in Hindi.
