Ministry of Culture
Uttar Pradesh’s Rich Heritage and Modern Milestones on Display at the Prime Minister Mementos e-Auction 2026
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The Ministry of Culture is hosting the 8th edition of the Prime Minister Mementos e-Auction 2026, featuring 99 mementos that highlight Uttar Pradesh's cultural heritage, historical legacy, and contemporary achievements. The collection includes a model of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, the Shri Guru Ravidas Janam Asthan Mandir, a framed portrait of Rani Lakshmi Bai, and Sanjhi paper-cut artwork from Mathura. Sporting achievements are represented by a signed shirt from para-athlete Preeti Pal. Modern infrastructure milestones include a miniature model of the Meerut Metro corridor, a Namo Ghat Varanasi hand namaste memento, and a Ganga Expressway model. The e-auction is live online until October 2, 2026.