The sixth edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s memento auction is now open, with over 600 items up for grabs. The Prime Minister has called on the public to participate in the upcoming auction of mementoes he has received over the past year. On his X account, PM Modi said that the proceeds from the auction would contribute to the ‘Namami Gange’ initiative, aimed at the conservation and rejuvenation of the Ganges River.
In his message, PM Modi said, “Every year, I auction the various mementoes I receive during the public programmes. The proceeds of the auction go to the Namami Gange initiative. I’m delighted to share that this year’s auction has opened. Do bid for the mementoes you find interesting!”
The ‘Namami Gange Programme’ is a flagship project approved by the Union Government in June 2014, with a budget of ₹ 20,000 crore. The initiative focuses on pollution reduction and conservation of the Ganga.
On Monday, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat showcased the Prime Minister’s mementoes at the National Gallery of Modern Art. Addressing the press, Mr Shekhawat revealed that the auction would feature approximately 600 items, with base prices set by a government committee. The auction will run from September 17, coinciding with PM Modi’s birthday, until October 2.
rdable options, the auction will also feature items such as cotton angavastrams, caps and shawls, starting at ₹ 600 each.
On Monday, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat showcased the Prime Minister’s mementoes at the National Gallery of Modern Art. Addressing the press, Mr Shekhawat revealed that the auction would feature approximately 600 items, with base prices set by a government committee. The auction will run from September 17, coinciding with PM Modi’s birthday, until October 2.
Some of the items up for auction are:
- Encased Sports Shoes: Worn by Paralympic bronze medalists Ajeet Singh and Simran Sharma, and silver medalist Nishad Kumar, each priced around ₹ 2.86 lakh.
- Signed Cap: From silver medalist Sharad Kumar, also priced around ₹ 2.86 lakh.
- Badminton Racket: Used by Paralympic bronze medalist Nithya Sre Sivan and shuttler Sukant Kadam, priced at ₹ 5.50 lakh.
- Discus: Used by silver medalist Yogesh Khatuniya, priced at ₹ 5.50 lakh.
- Model of Ram Temple: Valued at ₹ 5.50 lakh.
- Peacock Statue: Priced at ₹ 3.30 lakh.
- Statue of Ram Darbar: Valued at ₹ 2.76 lakh.
- Silver Veena: Priced at ₹ 1.65 lakh.
For those seeking more affordable options, the auction will also feature items such as cotton angavastrams, caps and shawls, starting at ₹ 600 each.
