Naaz-e-Hind
Throughout the course of the modern history of this great nation, soldiers have sacrificed their lives for the greater good in the highest traditions of the armed forces of this grateful nation. The martyrs depart this mortal plane, but their legacy lives on through their stories of valour and through monuments dedicated to them. Naaz E Hind is one such epitome of tribute to our two Ashok Chakra awardees, Col Jojan Thomas, CO 45 RR and Nk Neeraj, 57 RR.
At the same time, it is also the symbolic gesture towards the nation and the spirit of nationalism emphasised by the majestic 100 ft Tri Colour towering over the Machhal valley.
About
The looming 100 ft national flag over the Machhal valley is significant to the national spirit and the sacrifices made by the soldiers and the locals over the years in the process of maintaining the sanctity of the land they strived to protect.
The construction of Naaz E Hind started on 01 Aug 2022 and was successfully completed on 05 Nov 2022 under the aegis of 53 Infantry Brigade. It was inaugurated by GOC, 28 Inf Div on 13 Nov 2022 in the presence of local civil and govt representatives. Generous contributions for construction were also received from Smt Kamla Ratansey Maskai, (Late) Smt Nasumati Bhagwan Kotale and Shri Bhagwan Ramdas Kotale as an expression of their love and respect for the Nation, the Indian Army and Kashmir.
Constructed on the Eastern shoulder of Zamindar Khan Gali with the majestic Nanga Parvat and Tingrei Massif to the North, Naaz E Hind signifies our pride in the National Flag and commemorates the supreme sacrifices by our heroes in the service of the motherland.
The Naaz-e-Hind Complex
The Naaz E Hind complex is constructed in the area of 50 feet x 50 feet at an altitude of 11700 feet above mean sea level and is constituted of the following key features: -
- The National Flag. The national flag of size 30 feet x 20 feet hoisted on top of a 100 feet high mast is the eye-catching feature of Naaz e hind. The flag is visible to the entire Kupwara valley and to Pakistan across the Line of Control which is an apt symbol of the proud Indian Nation and Indian Democracy.
- Elevated Glass View Point. An elevated glass view point is constructed to witness the splendour and enthralling views of the Shamshabari Ranges.
- Naaz-E-Hind Wall. The Naaz-E-Hind complex in addition to the aesthetical infrastructure on Hnumar Top has a Naaz-E-Hind wall honouring the Indian Tricolour in which Naaz-E-Hind has been written in Hindi, English and Urdu on theme of Indian Tricolour with Ashoka Chakra and Dharam Chakra on either side. The wall is visible from Machhal bowl as well as from Kupwara valley and attracts the locals as well as tourists from far and inculcates the feeling of nationalism and increases the curiosity thereby attracting them to must visit the Naaz-E-Hind complex.
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