Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the ‘Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya’ (prime ministers’ museum), which is a tribute to every prime minister since Independence, irrespective of their ideology or tenure. Being inaugurated during the celebration of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the museum tells the story of India after independence through the lives and contributions of its prime ministers.
It is aimed at sensitizing and inspiring the younger generation about the leadership, vision and achievements of all our prime ministers.Before inaugurating the “Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya”, PM Narendra Modi today bought the first ticket to the museum. The price of the “Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya” ticket is Rs 100 if bought online, and Rs 110 in offline mode for the Indians while it is Rs 750 for the foreigners.
Children between 5 to 12 years of age will be given a 50 per cent discount if the tickets are bought in the online and offline modes.The nearest Metro station to “Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya” is Lok Kalyan Marg on the yellow line.College and school students will get 25 per cent discount on bookings made by the schools and colleges.
Representing a seamless blend of the old and the new, the museum integrates the erstwhile Teen Murti Bhawan designated as Block I with the newly constructed building designated as Block II.The total area of the two blocks is over 15,600 square metres, the PMO said.The design of the museum building is inspired by the story of rising India, shaped and moulded by the hands of its leaders.The design incorporates sustainable and energy conservation practices. No tree has been felled or transplanted during the course of work on the project.
The logo of the museum represents the hands of the people of India holding the Dharma Chakra symbolizing the nation and democracy, it said.Appropriate use of archives, some personal items, gifts and memorabilia, speeches of prime ministers and anecdotal representation of ideologies and different aspects of their lives have been reflected in a thematic format, the PMO said.The museum has employed cutting-edge technology-based interfaces to encompass heterogeneity in content and frequent rotation of display.Holograms, virtual reality, augmented reality, multi-touch, multimedia, interactive kiosks, computerized kinetic sculptures, smartphone applications, interactive screens and experiential installations enable the exhibition content to become highly interactive and engaging.There are a total of 43 galleries.
Starting from displays on freedom struggle and the framing of the Constitution, the museum goes on to tell the story of how our prime ministers navigated the nation through various challenges and ensured the all-round progress of the country, it said.
