Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya: Museum on Indian Prime Ministers Detail

Introduction

• It is a tribute to every Prime Minister of India since Independence and a narrative record of how each one has contributed to the development of the nation over the last 75 years.
• PM Modi inaugurated the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya on April 14, 2022 in New Delhi.
• The museum is located at the Teen Murti Avenue earlier known as Nehru Memorial Museum
• It is under Ministry of Culture

Vision

• To honour the contribution of all the Prime Ministers of India towards nation building.
• To sensitize and inspire the younger generation about the leadership, vision and achievements of all our Prime Ministers.

Highlights of Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya:

• Representing a seamless blend of the old and the new, the Sangrahalaya integrates the erstwhile Teen Murti Bhawan designated as Block I, with the newly constructed building designated as Block II. The total area of the two blocks is over 15,600 square metres.
• There are a total of 43 galleries in the Sangrahalaya. These include displays on India’s freedom struggle and the framing of the Constitution.
• The design of the museum building is inspired by the story of rising India, shaped and moulded by the hands of its leaders.
• The logo represents the hands of the people of India holding the Dharma Chakra symbolizing the nation and democracy.

Here is the list of Prime ministers of India