Dehradun, April 17 -- Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Thursday initiated a landmark project at the Indo-China border by laying the foundation stone for the Shaurya Cultural and Traditional Centre in Mana.

Recognised as the 'First Village of India,' the site will now house a dedicated facility to celebrate the military history and local customs of the Garhwal region. The project, developed in partnership with the Uttarakhand government, is designed to serve as a hub for both heritage preservation and national unity.

Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff in a post on X wrote, "General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, #CDS laid the foundation stone for the Shaurya Cultural & Traditional Centre at Mana, the 'First ...