Deadline for E-Auction of Gifts Received by Prime Minister Extended to October 31, 2026

The deadline for the eighth edition of the e-auction of gifts and artworks presented to the Prime Minister has been extended. Members of the general public can now place bids for these mementos until October 31, 2026. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, the current edition of the auction includes 30 memorable items that reflect various aspects of Delhi.

The collection features a wide range of artworks, religious items, handicrafts, and institutional mementos. Out of the 30 mementos, there are nine photo frames, nine mementos, and six statues, crafts, and figurines. Additionally, the collection includes two models of the Delhi Metro, one sports memento, and one painting.

Under religious and cultural traditions, the collection includes four scenes associated with the Ramayana, featuring an idol of Ram Darbar, a depiction of Ram crossing the river with Kevat, a brass plaque of Sita and Lakshman, a portrait of Saint Dada Dev of Palam village, and a carved wooden statue of Ram Lalla. The collection also includes a depiction of the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism (Ashtamangala).

To showcase Delhi's institutional heritage, the auction includes a framed artwork from St. Stephen's College, a crystal memento of the old Secretariat building, and a textile artwork depicting the new Parliament building.

As symbols of public achievement and service, the auction displays a pencil sketch of Prime Minister Narendra Modi created by a student from Rohini, a discus from Paralympic silver medalist Yogesh Kathoonia, and a gold-polished Param Veer Maati Kalash from the NCC. A portrait engraved on a Bodhi leaf is also part of the auction.

According to the Ministry of Culture, the entire amount raised through this e-auction will be contributed to the Namami Gange project. Detailed information regarding the auction dates and participation is available on the official PM Mementos e-auction portal.