Union Minister Inaugurates 'Sushasan Aur Abhilekh' Exhibition in New Delhi

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the 'Sushasan Aur Abhilekh' exhibition at the National Archives, showcasing Prime Minister Modi's vision. Earlier, he opened a state-of-the-art museum at Humayun's Tomb. The museum, inspired by ancient Baolis, highlights India's cultural heritage and development.

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Tuesday inaugurated the 'Sushasan Aur Abhilekh' exhibition hosted by the National Archives of India in New Delhi. During the event, Minister Shekhawat emphasized that the exhibition portrays the farsighted vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'An exhibition with the title 'Sushasan Aur Abhilekh' was inaugurated in the National Archives of India. It depicts the farsighted vision of PM Modi. The records that are not maintained properly in the office should be sent to the Archives. This should also be done to preserve the documents that are our institutional memory. So, this exhibition presents those documents that the National Archives received from various ministries and departments,' Shekhawat stated.

In a related event held earlier in July, Shekhawat unveiled a sprawling 100,000-square-foot state-of-the-art museum at Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The event was attended by Prince Rahim Aga Khan, dignitaries, and officials from the Ministry of Culture and the Archaeological Survey of India. The museum, designed in collaboration with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, is inspired by the ancient 'Baolis' or stepped wells of Delhi and retains the visual integrity of the monuments within the complex.

Union Minister Shekhawat, in his inaugural speech, highlighted that this museum marks the historic extension of 'Indraprastha', the capital of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata, echoing Prime Minister Modi's vision of blending development with heritage, 'Vikas bhi Virasat bhi'. The museum aims to significantly enhance the visitor experience and provide an understanding of the Outstanding Universal Value of the monumental buildings from the 14th to the 19th century.

The Minister also underscored India's rich cultural tapestry by mentioning images of Dara Shikoh's Persian version of the Upanishads alongside his Quran and Rahim's couplets inscribed beside his translations of the Ramayan. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)