Page 25 - Mann Ki Baat April 2022

developed with advanced digital
infrastructure and cutting-edge
Prime Minister's
technology, offering the visitors
Clarion Call
an immersive experience.
“Friends, what can be a
India’s evolution as a democratic
better time to remember
nation, its diversity and growth
the contribution of the prime
can rarely be experienced in
ministers of the country than
its full fervour, except in places
the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav?
where one can witness all of it
You must be aware that on
together. Prime Minister Narendra
the 18th of May, International
Modi has always laid stress on
Museum Day will be
spreading awareness about the
celebrated all over the world.
correct picture of India’s past and
In view of this, I have an idea
present. The present Government
for my young friends. Why
is making significant efforts
not visit a local museum with
towards this by bringing back our
your circle of friends during
heritage from abroad, celebrating
the upcoming holidays. Do
places of the glorious past, and
share your experience with
creating spaces that preserve
#MuseumMemories. By
the heritage and the legacy
doing so, you will also awaken
of our nation and showcase it
curiosity about museums in
to the world. Museums like the
the minds of others.”
Jallianwala Bagh Memorial,
Ambedkar National Memorial,
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and
the Indian National Army, and
Tribal Freedom Fighters museum
are some milestones on this path.
As we celebrate ‘Azadi Ka Amrit
Mahotsav’, the need to preserve,
protect, and propagate our
cultural heritage, which dates
back to the dawn of human
civilization, is instrumental. Prime
Minister Narendra Modi in his
‘Mann ki Baat’ address urged the
citizens to mark International
Museum Day celebrated on 18th
May by visiting a local museum.
He also asked the listeners to
share their experiences on social
media with #MuseumMemories.

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