As per the official statement from Leh Public Relations officer, the War Memorial and Museum is an effort to honour the sacrifices and great contributions made by the personnel of the Division in defending the honour and integrity of the nation

The museum is being constructed at Karu in Trishul Division, adjacent to the Trishul War Memorial and is in the shape of a Trishul with three exhibition halls covering all the operations carried out thus far by the Indian Army

The museum will also have an auditorium that will showcase the glorious accomplishments of the Indian Army in the Kargil and Ladakh sectors

It will be constructed over an area of nearly 9,000 square feet amidst the scenic backdrop of Ladakh mountain ranges and the Indus River and is expected to have a substantial number of visitors in the tourist season, to whom it will serve as an inspiration

Devendra Fadnavis, while addressing the audience highlighted that it is a rightful tribute to the Bravehearts of Ladakh who have made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation. He highlighted that the museum is an example of civil-military cooperation at the highest level and it will serve as an inspiration for generations to come. He further highlighted that the Maharashtra government shall stand in close cooperation with army authorities in the successful execution of the project