Smritivan Earthquake Memorial and Museum
Overview
- •Smritivan Earthquake Memorial and Museum is a memorial park dedicated to the victims of 2001 Gujarat earthquake and museum on Bhujiyo Hill in Bhuj, Kutch district (Kachchh), Gujarat, India.
- •The project is developed by Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) and managed by KPMG Advisory Services Pvt Ltd.
Highlights
- Smritivan Earthquake Memorial and Museum is a memorial park dedicated to the victims of 2001 Gujarat earthquake and museum on Bhujiyo Hill in Bhuj, Kutch district (Kachchh), Gujarat, India.
- The project is developed by Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) and managed by KPMG Advisory Services Pvt Ltd.
Dress Code
Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.
History
- •The memorial park dedicated to the victims of 2001 Gujarat earthquake and celebrating resilience of people of Kutch along with a museum was proposed in 2004 by Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority.
- •The architect for the memorial and museum was Vastu-Shilpa Consultants while museum exhibition design and curation were done by Design Factory India.
- •It was inaugurated on 28 August 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Visit Smritivan Earthquake Memorial and Museum
FlexibleSmritivan Earthquake Memorial and Museum is a memorial park dedicated to the victims of 2001 Gujarat earthquake and museum on Bhujiyo Hill in Bhuj, Kutch district (Kachchh), Gujarat, India.
Features
FlexibleThe memorial park is spread over an area of 470 acres (190 ha). There are more than 5,00,000 trees, dedicated to Earthquake victims, planted in the park.
Frequently Asked Questions
Smritivan Earthquake Memorial and Museum is a memorial park dedicated to the victims of 2001 Gujarat earthquake and museum on Bhujiyo Hill in Bhuj, Kutch district (Kachchh), Gujarat, India. The project is developed by Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) and managed by KPMG Advisory Services Pvt Ltd.
It is about 2.7 km from central Aina Mahal.
The most comfortable months are January, February, August, October and November; May is the hottest, with highs around 38°C.
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October to March
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