An e-auction of gifts received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin today. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat urged people to participate in the e-auction as it will serve a noble purpose, contributing to the Namami Gange Fund. He said this year marks the sixth installment of the auction. It was initially launched in 2019. People can bid for their favourite memento from today.

The online auction will continue till the 2nd of October. Individuals who are interested in taking part in the process can register and participate through the official website, https://pmmementos.gov.in.

Mr. Shekhawat said, this year, nearly six hundred mementos are exhibited for auction, which include distinguished artworks, meticulously crafted temple models, Hindu deities, and the shoes of Paralympians.

The Minister said that the country will be celebrating Seva Pakhwara from today till 2nd October. On the occasion, programmes like Kala Karma, Jana Shakti exhibition, and Thematic Art Workshop for school and college students’ will be organised.