New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the ‘Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya’ (Prime Minister’s Museum), built to pay tribute to every Prime Minister of India since independence, on Thursday, April 14.
A press release from the PMO states that the prime ministers represented in this museum are irrespective of their ideology or tenure.
The museum, which is scheduled to open during the celebration of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, tells the story of post-independence India through the lives and contributions of its prime ministers.
“Guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to honor the contribution of all Prime Ministers of India towards nation building, the Prime Minister’s Museum is a tribute to every Prime Minister of India since independence, regardless of their ideology or tenure in office. Yes,” the PMO said.
The aim of the museum is to sensitize and inspire the younger generation about the leadership, vision and achievements of all Indian Prime Ministers, the press release said.
The museum is spread over an area of 15,600 square meters and represents a seamless blend of old and new, integrating the erstwhile Teen Murti Bhawan named as Block I with the newly constructed building named as Block II.
The design of the museum building is inspired by the story of emerging India, shaped and molded by the hands of its leaders. And the logo of the museum represents the hands of the people of India holding the Dharma Chakra, a symbol of nation and democracy.
The design incorporates sustainable and energy conservation practices. The PMO said that it is noteworthy that no tree has been cut or transplanted during the work on the project.
Information for the museum was gathered through resources and repositories with institutions such as Prasar Bharati, Doordarshan, the Film Division, Parliament TV, the Ministry of Defence, and media houses (Indian and foreign), and foreign news agencies.
The PMO said appropriate use of archives, certain personal items, gifts and memorabilia, speeches and ideologies of the Prime Ministers and various aspects of their lives are reflected in a thematic format.
The museum has employed state-of-the-art technology-based interfaces to incorporate diversity in content and a frequent rotation of exhibits.
Holograms, virtual reality, augmented reality, multi-touch, multimedia, interactive kiosks, computerized kinetic sculptures, smartphone applications, interactive screens and experiential installations enable exhibition content to become highly interactive and engaging.
There are 43 galleries in total. It said that starting with exhibits on the freedom struggle and the making of the Constitution, the museum narrates how the Prime Ministers of India navigated the country through various challenges and ensured the country’s all-round progress.