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of our nation who contributed rich heritage of art, culture,
towards the integrity and science, technology and its
prosperity of the country. overall progress. Prime Minister
Narendra Modi believes that
The existing museum heritage
museums widen the experience
of India consists of nearly 1,000
of the young generation.
museums which are working
According to him, museums
towards conserving collections of
serve as a medium for inquisitive
artefacts and numerous objects
minds of the new generation to
of artistic, cultural, historical,
comprehend their history and
and scientific significance. From
postage stamps to scientific
discoveries, from dolls to cinema,
“It was the Prime Minister’s
from mirrors to railways, India’s
vision that such a place
rich heritage is well-recorded and
could be made where all
is available for public viewing in
the prime ministers could
the museums dotted across the
be brought together (under
country. As doorways to remotely
one roof), irrespective of
experience the various episodes
ideologies and political
and periods of history, museums
differences. The leaders and
enable their visitors to expand
their ideologies have been
their horizons. Indeed, they are
shown in their truest light,
institutions of the present, built
which is commendable.”
upon the foundation of the past
events, holding a torch to the
- Neeraj Shekhar (MP)
future.
Son of Former Prime Minister
Museums promote awareness of Late Sh. Chandra Shekhar
and appreciation for a nation’s
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