New Delhi: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) will soon have a high-tech museum to make people aware about the glorious history of the freedom struggles of India.

The foundation stone of the museum was recently laid down by Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister, Arjun Singh.

Spokesperson of the varsity, Rakshanda Jalil, said, "We expect this museum to be functional by 2012. The museum will showcase the historical movement that mobilized millions of Indians to break away the shackles of centuries-old British Raj."

The museum will serve as a passage to the freedom struggle through audio-visual medium using latest technology for students and others.

Starting from the Battle of Plassey fought in 1757, which is considered a pivotal event that led to the rule of the British East India Company on the Indian subcontinent, to the First War of Independence in 1857 and the modern phase of the struggle which saw the rise of Mahatma Gandhi as a mass leader, will be the major attractions at the museum.

"Unlike other museums in the country, the new project will not depend only on the historical articles. Our effort will be to tell the story of our great Independence struggle through audio-visuals and archival materials," added Jalil.