India's 1st Digital Museum of Tribal Freedom Fighters | 06 Nov 2025

Source: TOI 

The Prime Minister inaugurated India's first digital museum, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial and Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum, in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, Chhattisgarh.  

• Key Features of First Digital Museum: Its wood-carved entrance by Sarguja artisans and digital leaves depict 14 tribal revolts. 
  • It highlights major uprisings like the Halba Rebellion (Chhattisgarh) and Sarguja Revolt (Chhattisgarh), featuring sculptures of tribal leaders such as Birsa Munda and Gend Singh.  

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh 

• About: Veer Narayan Singh was born in 1795 in Sonakhan (Chhattisgarh) to Zamindar Ramasai Singh, who had rebelled against the British and Bhosales (1818–19).  
  • A Binjwar tribe leader, he was known as a just and benevolent ruler dedicated to people’s welfare.  
• Contribution to Freedom Struggle: During the 1856 famine, he seized grain to feed villagers, leading to his arrest.  
  • Escaping in 1857, he raised an army of 500 tribals and fought against the British during the 1857 revolt before being captured and executed in December 1857, becoming Chhattisgarh’s first freedom fighter. 
• Legacy: To honor his sacrifice, Chhattisgarh instituted the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Samman to recognize outstanding work for tribal and backward community upliftment.