Government to Auction 1,498 PM Modi Mementos Starting September 17
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
The Ministry of Culture will open the eighth edition of the PM Mementos e-auction on September 17, featuring 1,498 gifts received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The collection includes 50 high-value items, with a silver memento of Lord Ram from Karnataka holding the highest base price of ₹13.50 lakh. Other notable items include a silver replica of the Kakatiya Kala Thoranam and a framed Gond art piece. Proceeds from the auction will be directed to the Namami Gange Programme for the rejuvenation of the Ganga river.
Why it matters
The auction generates funds for the Namami Gange Programme while providing the public with an opportunity to acquire official gifts presented to the Prime Minister.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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