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Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launches 8th Edition of PM Mementos e-Auction

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launches 8th Edition of PM Mementos e-Auction
Official visual from the source release · Source: Press Information Bureau

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched the 8th Edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction in New Delhi, offering 1,498 unique mementos presented to the Prime Minister. The auction commences on 17th September 2026 via www.pmmementos.gov.in, with proceeds going towards the Namami Gange Programme. The collection features diverse cultural artefacts from across India, including 50 identified Hero Objects.

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In Simple Words

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched the 8th Edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction in New Delhi. This event gives citizens and collectors a chance to buy unique mementos presented to the Prime Minister. The auction starts on September 17, 2026, on www.pmmementos.gov.in with 1,498 items available.

The collection highlights India's diverse culture, art, crafts, and sporting achievements. It includes 50 Hero Objects such as a Silver Memento of Lord Ram and a Silver Replica of Kakatiya Kala Thoranam. All auction proceeds go directly to the Namami Gange Programme for the conservation of the River Ganga.

Key Points

  • The 8th Edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction was launched by Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
  • The launch event took place in New Delhi in the presence of Ministry of Culture Secretary Shri Vivek Aggarwal.
  • The auction begins on 17th September 2026 through the portal www.pmmementos.gov.in.
  • A total of 1,498 mementos are being offered in this edition.
  • Proceeds from the auction are transferred towards the Namami Gange Programme.
  • The 8th Edition features 50 identified Hero Objects.
  • A Silver Memento of Lord Ram from Karnataka has a base price of ₹13.50 lakh.
  • The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, coordinated the documentation, exhibition, and operational aspects.

Exam Angle

Minister launching auction
Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Edition launched
8th Edition of PM Mementos e-Auction
Commencement date
17th September 2026
Beneficiary programme
Namami Gange Programme

A. The Namami Gange Programme

Source: Press Information Bureau

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