Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launches 8th Edition of PM Mementos e-Auction
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat yesterday launched the 8th Edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction in New Delhi, in the presence of Shri Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture. The auction offers citizens, collectors, institutions and art and culture enthusiasts an opportunity to acquire unique mementos presented to the Hon’ble Prime Minister on various occasion.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat yesterday launched the 8th Edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction in New Delhi, in the presence of Shri Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture. The auction offers citizens, collectors, institutions and art and culture enthusiasts an opportunity to acquire unique mementos presented to the Hon’ble Prime Minister on various occasion. The 8th Edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction will commence from 17th September 2026 onwards through the official portal www.pmmementos.gov.in.
Addressing the media, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that a total of 1,498 mementos is being offered in this edition. He added that the collection reflects the rich and diverse cultural heritage of India and includes objects representing the country’s artistic traditions, traditional craftsmanship, cultural practices, spiritual traditions and sporting achievements. The mementos have been sourced from different parts of the country, giving the collection a distinct pan India character.
The Union Minister highlighted that the State-wise representation in the collection further demonstrates India’s geographical and cultural diversity. He noted that among the larger representations are mementos from West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Assam, Bihar and Odisha. Shri Shekhawat further informed that the 8th Edition features 50 identified Hero Objects, representing some of the distinctive pieces in the collection. These include a Silver Memento of Lord Ram from Karnataka, with a base price of ₹13.50 lakh; a Silver Replica of Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, with a base price of ₹9 lakh; a Framed Tree of Life Gond Art Painting, with a base price of ₹7.50 lakh; Jagannath Parivar on Chariot, with a base price of ₹6 lakh; and a 99.99 Fine Gold-Plated Framed Radha Krishna Artwork, with a base price of ₹5.40 lakh.
