New Delhi, March 28 -- In a groundbreaking development, young entrepreneurs from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have recreated the historic Cellular Jail in Virtual Reality (VR). The initiative allows users to experience the hardships endured by India's freedom fighters, including interacting with an AI-powered avatar of Veer Savarkar.

The Cellular Jail, also known as Kala Pani, stands as a silent testament to the struggles of India's freedom fighters. Through this VR recreation, users can virtually explore the prison's interiors, witness the grueling oil extraction process that prisoners were subjected to, and engage with AI-driven narratives that bring history closer than ever before.

This project is part of the XR Creator Hackathon,...