Jewar’s countryside is set to undergo a cultural transformation with the construction of welcome gates at the main entrances of 36 villages. These gates will be named after freedom fighters, social reformers, historical figures, local deities, and respected ancestors. Beyond marking entry points, they will act as symbolic reminders of India’s rich legacy and heritage.

Project Details and Funding

The Rural Engineering Department has already initiated the construction work, aiming to complete it within four months. The initiative is being funded with approximately ₹2 crore from the local MLA fund, with each gate costing around ₹5.36 lakh. The effort is designed not only for aesthetic enhancement but also to create a sense of pride and belonging in local communities.

Honouring Great Personalities

Each village will have a gate dedicated to a specific personality. For instance, Sirsa Manchipur will feature a gate named after tribal leader Birsa Munda, Sirsa Khadar will honour freedom fighter Avanti Bai, and the Sirsa Manchipur–Solda route will host the Mahatma Gandhi Gate. Other dedications include leaders like Malhar Rao Holkar, Jhalkari Bai, Chaudhary Charan Singh, Maharani Padmavati, Maharishi Valmiki, Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh, Sir Chhotu Ram, Bipin Chandra Pal, and Chandrashekhar Azad.

An Extensive List of Dedications

The honour roll extends further to names such as Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, Dr. Roshan Singh, Chetnath Maharaj, Rani Laxmibai, Mangal Pandey, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Subhash Chandra Bose, Tatya Tope, Maharana Ranjit Singh, Rabindranath Tagore, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Maharana Pratap, Prithviraj Chauhan, Rana Sanga, Yogi Adityanath, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Raja Banepal, Guru Nanak, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Bhagat Singh, Anangpal Tomar, Raja Uday Singh, and Sant Kabir Das.

Inspiring the Next Generation

Each gate will feature inscriptions narrating the life stories of these figures, their struggles, achievements, and lasting contributions to society. These details aim to educate and inspire local residents—especially the youth—to take pride in their roots and learn from the lives of these great individuals.

Vision Behind the Initiative

Jewar MLA Dhirendra Singh, who spearheaded the project, emphasized that the gates are much more than a beautification effort. “Our young generation should know about these figures, draw inspiration from their lives, and stay connected to their roots,” he stated, highlighting the project’s role as a living tribute to the nation’s history and culture.