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PM Modi's Mementoes E-Auction Opens With 1,300 Items, Featuring Paralympians' Memorabilia

Bidding supports the Namami Gange river mission through a government-run sale paired with an NGMA exhibition.

Overview

  • The seventh edition is live from September 17 to October 2 on pmmementos.gov.in, offering more than 1,300 gifts for bidding.
  • All items are on public display at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi for in-person viewing before online bids, with visiting hours from 10 am to 6 pm.
  • A special focus this year is Paris 2024 para-athletes’ memorabilia, including medallists’ spike shoes listed with base prices of ₹7.7 lakh.
  • High-profile lots include a metallic model of Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir at a base price of ₹5.5 lakh and an ornate statue of Goddess Bhavani among the top-priced items.
  • Proceeds go to the Namami Gange project, with previous editions since 2019 generating more than ₹50 crore, according to the Culture Ministry.