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Cover Story

Years
of Vikas Yatra

Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya Digital Archival Records
n On April 14, 2022, the Prime Minister n The National Archives of India (NAI) has initiated
inaugurated the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya. a phased programme for the digitisation of archival
This museum recognises the contributions records to preserve historically valuable documents
of all of India’s prime ministers and and improve access to archival resources for
demonstrates how democracy has provided researchers and the general public.
leaders from every section and stratum of
society the opportunity to contribute to the Content Cur-
nation. rently Available
on the Abhilekh 18.98
Patal Portal. Crore Digit-
ised Pages

40.09
Lakh Digit- 74.03
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Restoration of Lost Heritage Lakh Refer-
ence Media
n Since 2014, more than 653 Records
stolen antiquities have been
brought back to the country. Preservation of Positive Heritage
n Before 2013, only 13 stolen n As successful nations moving forward, they do not abandon
antiquities had been repatriated to India from abroad. their positive heritage; rather, they preserve it. Today, India
is advancing based on this very vision of ‘ Vikas aur Virasat.
n Since 2016, the U.S. government has facilitated the
return of numerous trafficked or stolen antiquities. n After the new Kartavya Bhavan, the North and South
Blocks will also become part of Bharat’s great legacy. The
North and South Blocks are being transformed into “Yuge
The total number of cultural artefacts returned to India Yugeen Bharat” - a museum for the people of the country.
from the U.S. since 2016 stands at 578. This represents the Every citizen will be able to visit and witness the historical
highest number of cultural artefacts returned to India by journey of our nation.
any single country.

UNESCO: Heritage Mile- The ‘Panch Pran’
stones n From the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi called upon all fellow citizens to embrace
n Over the past decade, India has expanded its the ‘Panch Pran’—the goal of a Viksit Bharat; shedding the
presence on the World Heritage List. India colonial mindset; taking pride in our traditions; dedicating
now boasts 44 sites on the World Heritage one’s entire life to unity and integrity; and instilling a sense
List and 69 sites on UNESCO’s Tentative of duty in the mind of every citizen.
List. These sites are preserved not merely
as symbols of history, but also as spaces for A New Era of Monuments: New Inspi-
learning for future generations.
ration from Heritage
n Construction of Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, National
War Memorial, National Police Memorial, Jallianwala Bagh
Memorial, Biplobi Bharat Gallery as well as approval for 11
tribal museums across the country.