On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of the nation’s rich and diverse culture in bringing its citizens together and safeguarding its history.
PM Modi emphasized the ‘immense pride’ that the nation takes in its cultural history in a virtual address at the G20 Cultural Summit, which got under way in Varanasi on Saturday. Even those based in the farthest reaches of the nation, he claimed, are recognized by India as cultural assets and artists.
He said that the summit is a project intended to protect and highlight the country’s rich cultural heritage. “Indians take great pride in their rich cultural heritage. We have mapped out all of our cultural resources and artists across the entire nation. In addition, we are constructing a number of cultural celebration facilities,” PM Modi said in his virtual speech to the summit.
He emphasised the opening of tribal museums across the nation and said they are poised to become important hubs for showcasing the vibrant culture of the nation’s tribal groups.
According to PM Modi, the main purpose of establishing these museums is to provide a window into the customs, aesthetics, and way of life of the indigenous peoples.
“These museums will showcase the vibrant culture of the country’s tribal communities. The Prime Ministers’ Museum in Delhi is a one-of-a-kind facility showcasing our democratic heritage,” he said.
“We are also building the ‘Yuge Yugain Bhaarat National Museum’. Once opened, it will stand as the world’s largest museum. It will showcase India’s history and culture spanning over 5000 years,” PM Modi said.
He added that culture has a unique ability to unite people, fostering understanding and appreciation of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
India, with its timeless and diverse culture, holds the inherent potential to bring people together, PM Modi noted, adding, “Culture has an inherent potential to unite. It enables us to understand diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We, in India, are very proud of our eternal and diverse culture. We also attach great value to our intangible cultural heritage.”
