Wellington,Apr 26: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) today inaugurated the state-of-the-art museum of the Madras Regimental Centre (MRC) in the Shri Nagesh Barracks Complex, Wellington, Tamil Nadu.
The museum is a magnificent repository of artefacts, weapons, paintings, portraits and other items of historical, cultural, social and environmental importance, reminiscent of the Regiment’s glory. It is intended to provide an insight into the unique martial history of the ancient, medieval and modern Madrassi soldier and serve as a source of patriotism and pride for the visitors.
Dedicating the museum to the Regiment, the Governor who is on a three-day official tour to Tamil Nadu, commended all ranks of the Regimental Centre for setting up the museum. He said that the museum will definitely motivate young recruits to emulate the lofty traditions of the Regiment in true spirit of their motto, ‘Swadharme Nidhanam Shreyaha’, i.e. ‘It is glory to die doing one’s duty’.
First Lady of Arunachal Pradesh Neelam Misra, Colonel of the Madras Regiment Lt  General Rajeev Chopra, AVSM   Major General Virendra Singh, along with all ranks and veterans of the Regiment participated in the museum inauguration programme. PRO Raj Bhavan

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