India has a proud tradition of strengthening democracy, says PM Modi after inaugurating Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya

“India has had a proud tradition of strengthening democracy in democratic manner barring some exceptions,” said PM Modi.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (April 14, 2022) inaugurated the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi. The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya will showcase the contributions of all Indian Prime Ministers. After the inauguration ceremony, PM Modi also addressed the event and expressed confidence in India's democracy. 

“India has had a proud tradition of strengthening democracy in democratic manner barring some exceptions,” PM Modi said. "Its a matter of pride for all Indians that most of our prime ministers have come from very humble families," the prime minister added. 

Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates 'Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya'- a museum dedicated to the country's Prime Ministers since Independence

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“This museum is a great inspiration for us at a time when we are celebrating 75 years of independence...I can also see families of former PMs today. This event is graced by their presence,” said PM Modi in Delhi. PM Modi was also the first person to buy a ticket to the museum. 

Delhi: PM Modi buys the first ticket at 'Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya'- a museum dedicated to country's Prime Ministers since Independence pic.twitter.com/Qu0rUofSMu

— ANI (@ANI) April 14, 2022

#WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi buys the first ticket at 'Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya' as he visits the museum dedicated to the country's Prime Ministers since Independence

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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. The college and school students will get 25 per cent discount on bookings made by the schools and colleges.

The Sangrahalaya is an inclusive endeavour led by PM Modi, aimed at sensitizing and inspiring the younger generation about the leadership, vision and achievements of all Indian Prime Ministers, said PMO in a release. 

Read important details about the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya here: 

- Being built on a 10,000-square metre piece of land adjacent to the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library in Teen Murti Bhavan, the museum will have exhibits related to the former prime ministers.

- The museum which is coming up at a cost of ₹271 crore was approved in 2018. There are a total of 43 galleries in the Sangrahalaya.

- 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 Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya was inaugurated on April 14, the day of the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar (the chief architect of the Indian constitution. "The date has been specially chosen because the prime ministers have worked following our Constitution," a source in the saffron party told PTI.

- The logo of the Sangrahalaya represents the hands of the people of India holding the Dharma Chakra symbolizing the nation and democracy.

- The information for the museum was collected through resources/repositories with institutions such as Prasar Bharati, Doordarshan, Films Division, Sansad TV, Ministry of Defence, Media Houses (Indian and foreign), Foreign News Agencies etc, said PMO in a release. 

- The Sangrahalaya has employed cutting-edge technology-based interfaces to encompass heterogeneity in content and frequent rotation of the display.

- Holograms, Virtual reality, augmented reality, multi-touch, multimedia, interactive kiosks, computerized kinetic sculptures, smartphone applications, interactive screens, experiential installations etc. enable the exhibition content to become highly interactive and engaging, the release stated.

- Starting from displays on the freedom struggle and the framing of the Constitution, the Sangrahalaya 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. 

(With agency inputs)