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The Ministry of Culture has announced the 7th edition of the Prime Minister’s Mementos E-Auction, organised by the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi. Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, informed that over 1,300 gifts received by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will be auctioned online from 17th September to 2nd October 2025 on the portal www.pmmementos.gov.in. The items include paintings, artefacts, sculptures, idols, handicrafts, tribal art, and ceremonial gifts, reflecting India’s cultural richness. A highlight of this year’s edition is the inclusion of sports memorabilia gifted by para-athletes from the Paris Paralympics 2024, symbolising resilience and national pride.

Since its inception in 2019, the e-auction has raised more than ₹50 crore, with all proceeds dedicated to the Namami Gange Project, the Government of India’s flagship initiative for the rejuvenation and conservation of the River Ganga. The mementos are also on display at NGMA, New Delhi, offering citizens a chance to view them before placing their bids. This initiative not only allows citizens to own a piece of history but also to contribute to a noble mission of cultural and ecological preservation.