Memorial for Dr. Manmohan Singh at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal

In a recent development at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal near Delhi's Raj Ghat, the family of the late Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has provided written consent for a memorial to be constructed in his honor.

This memorial is to be situated on a 900 sq m plot within the samadhi complex.

Following a site visit by Singh's family, including his daughters Upinder and Daman Singh and their spouses, Gursharan Kaur, Dr. Singh's widow, reportedly sent a formal acceptance letter to the government.

Upinder Singh confirmed this to The Indian Express, mentioning that a formal acceptance has indeed been dispatched.

At present, only two vacant plots remain at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal. Earlier this year, one was offered to the family of former President Pranab Mukherjee.

The Singh family was offered the other plot, which is centrally located within the complex.

The process now involves establishing a Trust to which the land will be allotted. The family may apply for a construction grant of up to Rs 25 lakh for the memorial. The samadhi complex, which comprises nine sites, follows a unified architectural design for its cenotaphs.

The designated plot for Dr. Singh's memorial is flanked by the samadhis of notable figures, including former Prime Ministers and Presidents, such as Chandra Shekhar, R Venkataraman, Giani Zail Singh, and Pranab Mukherjee.