Amit Shah Hails Bhuj's Smritivan Museum's Listing Among World's Most Beautiful

The memorial museum, dedicated to the devastating 2001 Bhuj earthquake, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2022. It stands as a symbol of Gujarat’s resilience and transformation in the face of adversity.

Situated on Bhujio Hill and spanning 470 acres, Smritivan features the world’s largest Miyawaki forest with 500,000 trees. The site pays tribute to the 12,932 victims of the earthquake, with their names engraved on plaques across 50 check dams.

Other highlights of the museum complex include a restored 300-year-old fort, a solar power plant, extensive tree plantations, and a dedicated museum building spanning 11,500 square meters. The museum offers insights into earthquakes as natural disasters through exhibits and a special theatre that simulates the 2001 quake experience.