PM Mementos Auction: Haryana's Paralympic Champions and Cultural Heritage Featured in 8th Edition
Seven mementos from Haryana have been included in the 8th edition of the Prime Minister's Mementos Auction, with proceeds to benefit the 'Namami Gange Project'.
The 8th edition of the Prime Minister's Mementos Auction, organized by the Ministry of Culture, has highlighted the sporting achievements and cultural heritage of Haryana. A total of seven mementos associated with Haryana are included in this auction, five of which relate to sporting achievements, while the remaining two represent the state's religious and cultural legacy. All proceeds generated from this auction will be utilized for the 'Namami Gange Project'.
The collection features memorabilia gifted by three Paralympic gold medalists from Haryana. This includes an arrow donated by Harvinder Singh, the first Indian to win a Paralympic gold medal in archery. Additionally, the cap and signed shirt of Navdeep Singh, who won the gold medal in the men's F41 javelin throw at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, are available for auction. The collection also includes an authentic Yonex badminton racket and an Indian team shirt gifted by Paralympic badminton gold medalist Nitesh Kumar.
Alongside sports, items reflecting Haryana's cultural and religious identity have also been included. These include a finely carved idol of Mata Sheetla Devi crafted from high-quality metal and a memento from the Gita Updesh Sthali in Dharmakshetra Kurukshetra, showcasing the state's deep connection with the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita.
Interested individuals can visit the official Prime Minister's Gift E-Auction portal at pmmementos.gov.in for auction dates, the participation process, and the complete list of items.
