The Indian Army has undertaken an initiative to rename several roads, buildings and other facilities across its establishments.
According to news agency ANI, the move is aimed at discontinuing the colonial legacy and strengthening an institutional identity rooted in India’s own history and ethos.
The new names will honour India’s gallantry awardees, war heroes and distinguished military leaders. It will also foster pride in national heritage and service values, Army officials reportedly said.
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The renaming reportedly covers 124 roads, 77 colonies, 27 buildings and other military facilities, and 18 miscellaneous facilities, including parks, training areas, sports grounds, gates and helipads.
Indian Army officials said the initiative also reflects an enduring national commitment to commemorate valour and sacrifice.
Recent efforts to honour the legacy of the country’s bravest include dedicated commemorations of Param Vir Chakra awardees, reinforcing the centrality of India’s heroes in public and institutional memory, the officials added.
Some of these include:
Delhi Cantonment
Kirby Place (Officers Accommodation) renamed Kenuguruse Vihar
Mall Road renamed Arun Khetrapal Marg
Ambala Cantonment
Patterson Road Quarters renamed Dhan Singh Thapa Enclave
Mathura Cantonment
New Horn Line renamed Abdul Hamid Lines
Jaipur Cantonment
Queens Line Road renamed Sundar Singh Marg
Bareilly Cantonment
New Birdwood Line renamed Thimayya Colony
Mhow Cantonment
Malcolm Lines renamed Piru Singh Lines
Dehradun (Indian Military Academy)
Collins Block renamed Nubra Block
Kingsway Block renamed Kargil Block
Kolkata
Fort William renamed Vijay Durg
Rangapahar Military Station
Sports Complex renamed Laishram Jyotin Singh Sports Complex
Zakhama Military Station
Spear Lake Marg renamed Hangpan Dada Marg
