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It is necessary for the local military authority to step in and display the glorious history of the city as well as contributions of the Southern Command in all aspects.” The duration will be around 40 minutes,” an Army officer associated with the project said.The DMSA has been organizing a wreath laying ceremony every Saturday at the memorial and many people attend it.“Considering the positive response, we recently started screening the Indian Army’s videos at the museum lounge on every Saturday. The aim is to inspire youngsters to pursue a career in the Armed forces and create awareness about the military among citizens,” another Army officer who did not wish to be named said.On March 30, around 300 people attended the screening.Colonel Vinay Dalvi (retd), who served as the physical training instructor at the NDA, IMA and OTA, said, “Pune has a big military legacy but only a section of people are aware about it. Pune: The Dakshin Maharashtra Sub Area (DMSA) will soon organize a sound and light show at the National War Memorial of the Southern Command.The objective of the move is to showcase the bravery of the Indian Armed forces who fought in the post-independence wars and also major battles, various important events and proud moments and milestons of the Command.A senior Army officer, told TOI, that the DMSA has approved the project and has told one of the units under its juridsiction to complete it.The Indian Army has been organizing such shows at the IMA and NDA for cadets and their parents for many years.“The show is likely to cover historical events of the Command from its inception..