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National 14 September 2026 · Event date: 13 September 2026

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurates ‘Ganesh Gyanarthi Exhibition’ organised by the Asiatic Society of Mumbai in Mumbai

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurates ‘Ganesh Gyanarthi Exhibition’ organised by the Asiatic Society of Mumbai in Mumbai
Official visual from the source release · Source: Press Information Bureau

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the 'Ganesh Gyanarthi Exhibition' organized by the Asiatic Society of Mumbai in Mumbai. During his address, he emphasized the importance of preserving India's ancient knowledge tradition, history, and values, and urged the institution to link its manuscripts with the Gyan Bharatam National Manuscript Mission.

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This is relevant for competitive exams as it involves national cultural events, statements by senior government ministers on Indian knowledge systems, and government initiatives like the Gyan Bharatam National Manuscript Mission.

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In Simple Words

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the 'Ganesh Gyanarthi Exhibition' by the Asiatic Society of Mumbai. He stated that a nation protecting its history and traditions cannot truly be enslaved.

He highlighted that true knowledge should be free and emphasized separating knowledge from power. He suggested linking the Society's manuscripts with the Gyan Bharatam National Manuscript Mission.

Key Points

  • Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the 'Ganesh Gyanarthi Exhibition'.
  • The exhibition was organized by the Asiatic Society of Mumbai in Mumbai.
  • Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Shri Eknath Shinde were present.
  • Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe is the President of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai.
  • Shri Amit Shah suggested compiling 'Kane Samagra' based on the works of Bharat Ratna Pandit Pandurang Vaman Kane.
  • The Asiatic Society holds illustrations of the Mahabharata, the Jain Kalpasutra, and rare Buddhist texts.
  • Shri Shah recommended linking the Society's manuscripts with the Gyan Bharatam National Manuscript Mission.
  • The Government of India is providing support to the Asiatic Society of Mumbai under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

Exam Angle

Event inaugurated
Ganesh Gyanarthi Exhibition
Organizer
Asiatic Society of Mumbai
Key personality present
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis
Institution mentioned for manuscript linking
Gyan Bharatam National Manuscript Mission

A. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah

Source: Press Information Bureau

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