category Regional, chandigarh, , tags Regional, chandigarh, , DW BUREAU Chandigarh Haryana Home, Health and Family Welfare Minister Anil Vij said that the first flame to liberate India was lit in the holy land of Ambala and only after that the country got freedom and today we are breathing in an independent India. In order to interpret the history of independence to the present and future generations, a AZADI KI PEHLI LADAI KA SHAHEED SAMARAK is being constructed at Ambala Cantonment at a cost of about Rs. 540 crores. An online tender of Rs 149 crore has been floated and the last date of this tender is June 5, 2023, he added. Giving more details in this regard, he said that the art and exhibit work included development, supply, procurement, integration, execution, soft content, operation and maintenance for 3 years including exhibits, installations, lighting and digital equipment. He informed that the work on Art and Exhibit Work is likely to start in the month of July and is expected to be completed in February, 2024. He informed that according to the proposal submitted by the consultant, an amount of Rs 175.83 crores has also been approved by the government for the execution of art and exhibit work . The bid document specifically framed for this Art and Exhibit work has also been approved by the Government and the tender has since been floated accordingly. Vij informed that the project for construction of AZADI KI PEHLI LADAI KA SHAHEED SAMARAK being constructed at Ambala Cantonment has been approved by the Haryana Government, the total project cost of which is expected to be Rs.539.39 crores, while Rs. 437.90 crores of amount has been approved by the government. The project is to be implemented in two phases, one for civil works and the other for art and exhibit works. He informed that the civil works allotted by the Haryana PWD (B R) Department in which included Interpretation Centre Building, Museum, Open Air Theatre, Auditorium, Water Body, Memorial Tower, Double Basement Car Parking, Staff Quarters, Information Centre, Helipad etc. (editor dailyworld.in)