India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, today announced the launch of the 7th edition of the Prime Minister's Mementos E-Auction, organized by the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi. The announcement was made by Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at NGMA.
Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that over 1300 gifts received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be auctioned online from on 17th September 2025. Addressing the 7th edition of the Prime Minister's Mementoes E-Auction in New Delhi today, Shri Shekhawat said that items that will be auctioned include paintings, artefacts, sculptures, idols of God and goddesses and some sports items.
The first auction was held in January 2019. Since then, thousands of unique gifts presented to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi have been auctioned, raising more than rs 50 crore in support of the Namami Gange Project. Shri Narendra Modi is the first Prime Minister of India to dedicate all mementos he receives towards this noble cause.
This year's edition will feature over 1,300 items, available for bidding on the official portal www.pmmementos.gov.in from September 17th to October 2nd, 2025.
The collection reflects the cultural diversity of India, ranging from traditional art, paintings, sculptures, handicrafts, and tribal artifacts, to ceremonial gifts of honour and respect. Some of the highlights include:
* An intricately embroidered Pashmina shawl from Jammu & Kashmir
* A Tanjore painting of Ram Durbar
* A metallic statue of Nataraja
* Rogan Art from Gujarat depicting the Tree of Life
* A handwoven Naga shawl
A special highlight of this edition is the sports memorabilia gifted by India's para-athletes who participated in the Paris Paralympics 2024. These tokens symbolize resilience, excellence, and the indomitable spirit of Indian sport.
The items are currently on display at NGMA, New Delhi, where visitors can view them before placing their bids online.
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