Why Should You Join PM Modi's Online Auction for Souvenirs?

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Key Takeaways
- Online Auction: A unique opportunity to own cultural mementos.
- Support a Cause: Proceeds will aid the Namami Gange initiative.
- Variety of Items: Over 1,300 gifts including art and sports memorabilia.
- Run Duration: Auction runs from September 17 to October 2.
- Website: Bidding can be done at www.pmmementos.gov.in.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the general public to engage in an online auction featuring various mementos and gifts he has received in recent days and months.
In a post on X, he stated, "The earnings from this auction will be directed towards the Namami Gange initiative."
He elaborated, "The online auction for the diverse gifts I have received during my various programs has been ongoing for several days. The auction showcases fascinating artifacts that represent the culture and creativity of India."
The auction of the Prime Minister's mementos commenced on September 17, coinciding with his 75th birthday, and will run until October 2, a period during which the nation is celebrating 'Seva Pakhwada' to honor public service.
Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat noted that over 1,300 gifts given to PM Modi are available for bidding, including paintings, artifacts, sculptures, deities' idols, and some sports equipment.
All these 1,300 items can be viewed and bid on at the official website www.pmmementos.gov.in.
Significantly, this auction features sports memorabilia gifted by India's para-athletes who took part in the Paris Paralympics 2024. These items embody the resilience, excellence, and indomitable spirit of Indian athletes.
According to a statement from the Culture Ministry, "All proceeds from the e-auction will support the Namami Gange project, the government’s key initiative aimed at rejuvenating, conserving, and protecting the Ganga and its ecosystem."
The inaugural auction took place in January 2019. Since then, numerous unique gifts presented to PM Modi have been auctioned, raising over ₹50 crore in support of the Namami Gange project.