PM inaugurates International Museum Expo, says – people witness the development journey of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspected the International Museum Expo Exhibition at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. After the inspection, PM Modi inaugurated the Museum Expo 2023. Besides, PM Modi inaugurated the Dancing Girl made of wood and released the graphic novel – A Day at the Museum, Directory of Indian Museums, Pocket Map of Kartavya Path and Museum Card.

After inauguration of Museum Expo Exhibition PM Modi said when we enter a museum we engage with the past and the museum presents fact and evidence-based reality and it provides inspiration from the past and also gives a sense of duty towards the future. PM Modi said that today’s theme ‘Sustainability and Wellbeing’ highlights the priorities of today’s world and makes the event even more relevant.

Besides, PM Modi said,” a lot of the heritage of the land was lost during the period of slavery which lasted for hundreds of years when ancient manuscripts and libraries were burnt to the ground.” PM Modi emphasized that this was not just a loss to India but the heritage of the entire world. Lack of efforts towards reviving and preserving the long-lost heritage of the land where the lack of awareness among citizens created an even bigger impact. Recalling the ‘Panch Pran’ or the five resolutions taken by the country during the Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal, PM Modi emphasized ‘Taking pride in our heritage’ and underlined that a new cultural infrastructure of the country is being developed in Amrit Mahotsav.

Addressing the function PM Modi said, ” the development of ten special museums is underway to immortalize the contributions of the tribal communities in India’s freedom struggle, which will be one of the most unique initiatives in the world to provide a glimpse of tribal diversity.” PM Modi added, ” We have built the Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya, dedicated to the journey and contributions of all the former Prime Ministers of the country, in Delhi. Currently, people across the country visit the PM Museum to witness the development journey of India after independence.