Ministry of Culture
Gujarat’s Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Achievements Features in PM Mementos e-Auction 2026
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The Ministry of Culture has launched the 8th edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction 2026, featuring 1,498 items from across India, with a notable collection highlighting Gujarat's cultural heritage, traditional arts, architecture, and contemporary achievements. Items in the Gujarat collection include replicas of temples, traditional textiles, paintings, sporting memorabilia, and modern innovations such as solar tiles and semiconductor plaques. The auction, organised via the National Gallery of Modern Art, began on September 17, 2026. Proceeds from the auction support the Namami Gange Programme for the conservation of the River Ganga, connecting cultural heritage preservation with environmental conservation.