Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya: A tribute to all PMs

Updated: 14 Apr 2022, 05:06 PM IST1/9​Prime Ministers’ MuseumPrime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the ‘Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya’, which is a tribute to every prime minister in the country since Independence.Agencies2/9Post-Independence IndiaThe museum tells the story of India after Independence through the lives and contributions of its prime ministers.AgenciesThe museum is to honour the contribution of all the PM’s – irrespective of their ideology or tenure in office.Agencies4/9Buying the first ticketPM Modi, whose idea it was to honour all Indian PMs, also bought the first ticket to the museum before its inauguration.AgenciesThe 15,600 sq m museum integrates the erstwhile Teen Murti Bhawan designated as Block I with the newly constructed building designated as Block II.AgenciesThe design of the museum building is inspired by the story of rising India. The design incorporates sustainable and energy conservation practices. No tree was felled or transplanted for this.Agencies7/9​Interactive and engaging​Holograms, virtual reality, augmented reality, interactive kiosks, computerized kinetic sculptures, smartphone apps etc have been used to make the exhibition interactive and engaging.AgenciesThere are a total of 43 galleries. Information for the museum was collected through resources with the Prasar Bharati, Doordarshan, government departments and the media.AgenciesThe logo of the museum represents the hands of the people of India holding the Dharma Chakra symbolizing the nation and democracy.Agencies