“Today, when a new world order is emerging, the world is looking at India with a hope and confidence, then India will also have to increase its efforts to rise up to the occasion”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he inaugurated the ‘Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya’, a museum telling the glorious story of India after independence through the lives and contributions of all the 14 Prime Ministers of the country so far.
The Prime Minister also expressed pride in the fact that many of the Prime Ministers came from ordinary families. “It also gives confidence to the youth of the country that even a person born in an ordinary family can reach the highest positions in the democratic system of India… The more our youth knows about key occasions of Independent India, the more relevant will be their decisions,” said PM Modi, in a hope that the museum will expand the experience of the young generations. He said, “Every government formed in independent India has contributed in taking the country to the height it is at today… To remember them is to know the journey of independent India. People coming here will be familiar with the contribution of the former Prime Ministers of the country, their background, their struggles and creations”. The museum also gives some glimpses of our long fought freedom struggle and the making of the constitution which incorporated the beauties of then various existing constitutions across the globe.
Representing a seamless blend of the old and the new, the Sangrahalaya is safeguarding the past through its physical remains incorporated with technology-based interfaces like holograms, virtual reality, augmented reality, multi-touch, multimedia, interactive kiosks, computerized kinetic sculptures, smart-phone applications, interactive screens and experiential installations to present content in an interactive and engaging manner. These tech-based interfaces encompass heterogeneity in content and frequent rotation of display, making all 43 galleries of the museum a treat for the eyes.
Conceptualization of Sangrahalaya is guided by the vision of PM Modi to honour the contribution of all Prime Ministers of India towards nation building. Logo of the Sangrahalaya represents the hands of the people of India holding the Dharma Chakra symbolizing the nation and democracy. The design of the museum building is inspired by the story of rising India, shaped and moulded by the hands of its leaders. Keeping this tribute in ind, the design has been incorporated with sustainable and energy conservation practices. No trees were felled or transplanted during the course of work on the project. Also, the Sangrahalaya does include the erstwhile Nehru Museum, which throws light on the life and contributions of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. A number of gifts received by him from all over the world but not exhibited so far, have also been put on display.
The opening of such a rich collection is aimed at sensitizing and inspiring the younger generation about the leadership, vision and achievements of all our Prime Ministers.
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