Newdelhi:16/9/26:Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today launched the 8th Edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction in New Delhi, in the presence of Shri Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture. The auction offers citizens, collectors, institutions, and art and culture enthusiasts an opportunity to acquire unique mementos presented to the Hon’ble Prime Minister on various occasions. The 8th Edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction will commence from 17th September 2026 onwards through the official portal www.pmmAddressing the media, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that a total of 1,498 mementos are being offered in this edition. He added that the collection reflects the rich and diverse cultural heritage of India and includes objects representing the country’s artistic traditions, traditional craftsmanship, cultural practices, spiritual traditions and sporting achievements. The mementos have been sourced from different parts of the country, giving the collection a distinct pan-India character.
The Union Minister highlighted that the State-wise representation in the collection further demonstrates India’s geographical and cultural diversity. He noted that among the larger representations are mementos from West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Assam, Bihar and Odisha. Shri Shekhawat further informed that the 8th Edition features 50 identified Hero Objects, representing some of the distinctive pieces in the collection. These include a Silver Memento of Lord Ram from Karnataka, with a base price of ₹13.50 lakh; a Silver Replica of Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, with a base price of ₹9 lakh; a Framed Tree of Life Gond Art Painting, with a base price of ₹7.50 lakh; Jagannath Parivar on Chariot, with a base price of ₹6 lakh; and a 99.99 Fine Gold-Plated Framed Radha Krishna Artwork, with a base price of ₹5.40 lakh.
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The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, under the Ministry of Culture, has coordinated the documentation, exhibition and operational aspects of the initiative. The process involves coordination with various stakeholders, including NIC for technical and portal-related support, concerned authorities for evaluation and valuation, SBI for payment gateway support, and the designated Fine Art Handling Agency for packing and delivery of successfully purchased objects.
The Ministry of Culture invites citizens, collectors, institutions, corporates, art enthusiasts and members of the public from India to explore the collection, visit the exhibition and participate in the 8th Edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction.
The PM Mementos e-Auction is an initiative that celebrates India’s heritage, art, craftsmanship and cultural diversity, while enabling public participation and contributing towards a significant national cause through the Namami Gange Programme.
