The Ministry of Culture has officially launched the 8th edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction. Over 1,498 unique gifts and mementos presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi—ranging from traditional handicrafts and sports memorabilia to sacred sculptures—are open for public bidding on the official portal. Featuring 50 top-tier 'Hero Objects', including a silver Lord Ram memento, all proceeds from the nationwide auction will be donated directly to the Namami Gange initiative.


Ministry of Culture launches 8th edition of PM mementos e-auction 

The Ministry of Culture will launch the eighth edition of the PM Mementos e-auction on September 17, offering 1,498 gifts and mementos received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for public bidding. This year’s collection features 50 ‘hero objects’, with a silver memento depicting Lord Ram from Karnataka carrying the highest base price of ₹13.50 lakh. The other top-value items include a silver replica of the Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, priced at ₹9 lakh, followed by a framed Gond art painting titled “Tree of Life”, with a base price of ₹7.50 lakh.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Jagannath Parivar piece mounted on a chariot has been listed at ₹6 lakh, while a 99.99% fine gold-plated framed Radha Krishna artwork has a base price of ₹5.40 lakh. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, speaking on Wednesday, said the initiative reflected Prime Minister Modi’s approach to public service. “The Prime Minister has never worked in self interest. He truly believes in and embodies the fact that what the country has given him is not his to keep but has to be returned to people,” Shekhawat said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/defence-pulse/imagine-50-ai-fighters-cornering-one-manned-jet-india-s-mobbing-doctrine-eyes-a-new-era-of-air-warm-1789620684117">‘Imagine 50 AI fighters cornering one manned jet’: India’s mobbing doctrine eyes a new era of air warm</a>&nbsp;The mementos have been collected from different parts of the country. According to the Ministry of Culture, states including West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Assam, Bihar and Odisha account for a significant share of the collection.The ministry said the objects showcase India’s artistic traditions, traditional craftsmanship, cultural practices, spiritual traditions and sporting achievements. The PM Mementos auction was first conducted in January 2019. Figures presented by the ministry in Parliament show that the auctions have collectively generated more than ₹52 crore so far.&nbsp;The highest-value individual sale to date remains Neeraj Chopra’s Tokyo Olympics javelin, which was auctioned for ₹1.5 crore in 2021. As in previous editions, the proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Namami Gange Programme, the Centre’s flagship initiative focused on the rejuvenation and conservation of the Ganga. Before the online auction begins, the collection will be displayed at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), allowing visitors to view the mementos in person.

PM Mementos e-auction 2026 begins September 17 with 1,498 gifts received by PM Modi. See top mementos, base prices, auction details and proceeds

The Ministry of Culture will launch the eighth edition of the PM Mementos e-auction on September 17, offering 1,498 gifts and mementos received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for public bidding. This year’s collection features 50 ‘hero objects’, with a silver memento depicting Lord Ram from Karnataka carrying the highest base price of ₹13.50 lakh. The other top-value items include a silver replica of the Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, priced at ₹9 lakh, followed by a framed Gond art painting titled “Tree of Life”, with a base price of ₹7.50 lakh. A Jagannath Parivar piece mounted on a chariot has been listed at ₹6 lakh, while a 99.99% fine gold-plated framed Radha Krishna artwork has a base price of ₹5.40 lakh. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, speaking on Wednesday, said the initiative reflected Prime Minister Modi’s approach to public service. “The Prime Minister has never worked in self interest. He truly believes in and embodies the fact that what the country has given him is not his to keep but has to be returned to people,” Shekhawat said. Also Read: ‘Imagine 50 AI fighters cornering one manned jet’: India’s mobbing doctrine eyes a new era of air warm The mementos have been collected from different parts of the country. According to the Ministry of Culture, states including West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Assam, Bihar and Odisha account for a significant share of the collection. The ministry said the objects showcase India’s artistic traditions, traditional craftsmanship, cultural practices, spiritual traditions and sporting achievements. The PM Mementos auction was first conducted in January 2019. Figures presented by the ministry in Parliament show that the auctions have collectively generated more than ₹52 crore so far. The highest-value individual sale to date remains Neeraj Chopra’s Tokyo Olympics javelin, which was auctioned for ₹1.5 crore in 2021. As in previous editions, the proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Namami Gange Programme, the Centre’s flagship initiative focused on the rejuvenation and conservation of the Ganga. Before the online auction begins, the collection will be displayed at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), allowing visitors to view the mementos in person.

PM Mementos e-auction begins September 17 with 1,498 gifts, including a ₹13.50 lakh silver Lord Ram memento, with proceeds going to Namami Gange

PM Modi mementos e-auction: 1,498 gifts up for bidding, silver Lord Ram memento tops list. Check full list

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India made no distinction between religions and had no history of attacking other countries or schools of thought.

Speaking at an event in New Delhi on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, PM Modi said the teachings of the Buddha were based on humanity and the country was proud that the philosophy had originated here.

"India has never had a history or tradition of attacking others' ideology or country. We have also never tried to create a distinction between religions," PM Modi said while speaking at an event organized by the Ministry of Culture.

"In today's world, humanity and compassion had become even more relevant," PM Modi added.

The Prime Minister offered "Sangh Dana" (donation) to Buddhist monks from countries such as Japan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam who were present at the event.

He also presented the "Vaishakh Sammaan Prashasti Patra" to the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, and the All India Bhikshu Sangha, Bodh Gaya.

'India has never had a history or tradition of attacking others' ideology or country. We have also never tried to create a distinction between religions,' Modi added

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India made no distinction between religions and had no history of attacking other countries or schools of thought. Speaking at an event in New Delhi on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, PM Modi said the teachings of the Buddha were based on humanity and the country was proud that the philosophy had originated here. "India has never had a history or tradition of attacking others' ideology or country. We have also never tried to create a distinction between religions," PM Modi said while speaking at an event organized by the Ministry of Culture. "In today's world, humanity and compassion had become even more relevant," PM Modi added. The Prime Minister offered "Sangh Dana" (donation) to Buddhist monks from countries such as Japan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam who were present at the event. He also presented the "Vaishakh Sammaan Prashasti Patra" to the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, and the All India Bhikshu Sangha, Bodh Gaya.

'India makes no distinctions between religions,' says PM Modi

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Ministry of Culture launches 8th edition of PM mementos e-auction

PM Modi mementos auction: 1,498 gifts listed. Check top items and their prices

'India makes no distinctions between religions,' says PM Modi