On Thursday, PM Narendra Modi will open the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, which will honor the efforts of all Indian Prime Ministers (April 14, 2022).
The prime minister took to Twitter to say, “Tomorrow, April 14, at 11 a.m., the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya will be inaugurated, showcasing the achievements of all of our Prime Ministers. This program takes place on the occasion of India’s Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.”
Everyone is encouraged to visit the museum, according to PM Modi. In his tweet, he said, “I would recommend everyone to visit the museum.”
PM Office issued Press Release
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) issued a press release stating that “The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is a tribute to every Prime Minister of India since Independence, irrespective of their ideology or tenure in office, and is guided by PM Modi’s vision to honor the contribution of all Prime Ministers of India to nation-building.”
According to the press release, the Sangrahalaya is an inclusive initiative led by Prime Minister Modi with the goal of educating and inspiring the younger generation about the leadership, vision, and accomplishments of all Indian Prime Ministers.
“The Sangrahalaya blends the former Teen Murti Bhawan, designated as Block I, with the newly constructed Block II, resulting in a seamless combination of the old and new. The two blocks have a total space of roughly 15,600 square meters “The PMO stated.
The following are the most important facts regarding the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya:
- The museum will include exhibits linked to the former prime ministers and will be built on a 10,000-square-meter plot of land close to the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library in Teen Murti Bhavan.
- The museum, which would cost 271 crores to build, was approved in 2018. The Sangrahalaya contains a total of 43 galleries.
- The museum’s architecture is inspired by the story of India’s rise, molded and molded by the hands of its rulers.
- The design is environmentally friendly and energy-efficient. During the duration of the project, no trees were felled or moved.
- The Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya will be launched on April 14, the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar (the Indian constitution’s principal architect). “The date was chosen with care because the prime ministers have worked in accordance with our Constitution,” a source told PTI.
- The Sangrahalaya’s logo depicts the people of India clutching the Dharma Chakra, which represents the nation and democracy.
- Information for the museum was gathered from institutions such as Prasar Bharati, Doordarshan, Films Division, Sansad TV, Ministry of Defence, Media Houses (Indian and international), and Foreign News Agencies, and others, according to a press statement from the PMO.
- To accommodate heterogeneity in content and frequent rotation of the display, the Sangrahalaya has used cutting-edge technology-based interfaces.
- The release stated that holograms, virtual reality, augmented reality, multi-touch, multimedia, interactive kiosks, computerized kinetic sculptures, smartphone applications, interactive screens, experiential installations, and other technologies allow the exhibition content to become highly interactive and engaging.
- Beginning with exhibits on the freedom fight and the drafting of the Constitution, the Sangrahalaya progresses to tell the tale of how our Prime Ministers guided the country through numerous challenges and secured the country’s overall progress.