The Memoral museum exhibits the collection of priceless belongings of Sardar including the Bharat Ra The main hall is covered by verandahs all around. Of India.
ntrance. The monument has a central hall with amphitheatre like seating arrangement. The corridors has a photo gallery that has paintings, banners and photography depicting events from the lives of Sardar Patel and Veer Vithalbhai Patel. The Memoral museum exhibits the collection of priceless belongings of Sardar inculding the Bharat Ratna, posthumously awarded to him by the Govt. The Memorial organizes various programs, which aim at inculcating the qualities of leadership in a democratic polity. The Government of India and Government of Gujarat merit special mentions for helping the Trust build the Memorial. To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the then Prime Minister of India, dedicated the Memorial to the nation on April 11, 2000. Sardar Vallabhabhai Patel Memorial Fund, Karamsad was established in 1964 by eminent personalities like Shri Moraraji Desai, Balvantray Mehta, Ku Maniben Patel, Tribhuvandas Patel & Dahyabhai Vallabhbhai Patel among others. Later, under the presidentship of veteran industrialist Shri J.V.Patel and able guidance of Dr. H.M.Patel, ICS (Rect.), a civil servant of High caliber, a new Sardar Patel Trust was formed. The Objectives
Sardar Patel Trust is located in Sardar Patel’s family-house in his native place Karamsad. The Trust and the Memorial have been founded to carry out the following main objective:
To establish a Memorial at Karamsad in memory of both Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and his elder brother Veer Vithalbhai Patel. To maintain and repair the house in Karamsad belonging to the Patel brothers and to generally look after its upkeep and maintenance. To establish a Museum at the house containing photographs of Sardar Patel and Veer Vithalbhai Patel. To establish and develop a library containing books, films, photographs, writings, journals, periodicals, monographs, manuscripts, bulletins etc. related to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel & Veer Vithalbhai Patel. To accept donations and Trust Corpus funds and manage them according to the conditions as may be decided by the Board of Trustees. In general, to conduct all such activities as may be conducive to the objectives of the Trust. The Activities
Organise Memorial lectures by eminent scholars, writers, leaders in public life and industrial houses as well as administrators from Government and Non-Government Organisation, emphasis being on good governance and leadership. Arrange seminars in the subjects if regional as well as national importance. Organise essay and elocution competitions, group discussions, etc. for school children and College / University students. Organise study-camps and youth camps on specific themes like leadership in the democratic polity. Emphasis will be on building the character of younggeneration
Publish monographs and booklets mainly in Gujarati,English and Hindi. Encourage study and research on the life and works of Sardar Patel and Veer Vithalbhai and the freedom movement of India. Co-ordinate activites(like 1-6 above) with Sardar Patel University and obtain recognition from the University and obtain recognition from the University to function as a specialised study and research center in future. Establish co-ordination with neighbouring schools, colleges and socio-culture organizations. Set-up and maintain a good Library and a reading room and a separate counter to promote the sale of books in Sardar Saheb and Veer Vithalbhai. Establish a photo-picture gallery on the lives of Sardar Patel and Veer Vithalbhai and organize audio-visual programmes. Undertake activites which are in consonance with the aims and objective of the Memorial. Future Plans :
To obtain recognition from The Sardar Patel University and other research institution to function as a specialized study and research center. To obtain materials, printed and otherwise from various sources, including belonging related to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Veer Vithalbhai Patel for display at the Memorial. To continue efforts for the Memorial to obtain the status of National Memorial in dedication to the Nation.
