The Ministry of Culture has announced that Uttar Pradesh will be featured in the 7th edition of the Prime Minister Mementos e-Auction 2025. Over 100 unique items, including cultural treasures, sports memorabilia, and devotional artifacts from the state will be auctioned to support the Namami Gange Project. The auction, which includes over 1,300 items, is organized by the Ministry of Culture through the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) and is live online from September 17 to October 2, 2025.
Items from Uttar Pradesh include:
* Ajit Singh's Spike Shoes: Running spikes gifted by Paralympian Ajit Singh, silver medalist in the F46 javelin throw at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
* Simran Sharma's Running Spikes: Gifted by Simran Sharma, bronze medalist in the 200m T12 final at Paris Paralympics 2024.
* Ram Mandir Golden Plate: Featuring the Ayodhya Ram Mandir set on a golden plate adorned with zircon stones.
* Silver Ram Darbar: An intricately designed silver piece portraying Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, and Lakshman.
* Handcrafted Clay Pots from Bithoor: Traditional earthenware celebrating the cultural heritage and aesthetic charm of Bithoor.
The proceeds from the auction will support the Namami Gange Project. Since 2019, the PM Mementos e-Auction has raised over 50 crore. For details and participation, visit www.pmmementos.gov.in. Contact Sunil Kumar Tiwari at pibculture[at]gmail[dot]com. The announcement was posted on September 19, 2025, at 6:09 PM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Namami Gange Project: Flagship initiative dedicated to conserving and rejuvenating the river Ganga. Proceeds from the auction support this project.
PM Mementos e-Auction 2025: An online auction featuring unique mementos, the proceeds of which support the Namami Gange Project.
Ministry of Culture: Ministry organizing the PM Mementos e-Auction 2025 through the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA).
Uttar Pradesh: State whose cultural treasures, sports memorabilia, and devotional artifacts are featured in the e-auction.
Ministry of Culture
Uttar Pradesh shines at Prime Minister Mementos e-
Auction 2025 with Over 100 unique items featured
Cultural treasures, sports memorabilia, and
devotional artifacts from the state headline the
auction supporting the Namami Gange Project
Posted On: 19 SEP 2025 6:09PM by PIB Delhi
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Uttar Pradesh takes centre-stage in the 7 edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction 2025, with over 100
distinctive mementos from the state featured among more than 1,300 items now open for bidding at
www.pmmementos.gov.in. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, through the National
Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, the e-auction provides citizens across India and abroad an
opportunity to own a piece of national heritage while directly contributing to the Namami Gange Project.
Among the standout contributions from Uttar Pradesh are:
Ajit Singh’s Spike Shoes – Running spikes gifted by Paralympian Ajit Singh, silver medallist in
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the F46 javelin throw at the Paris Paralympics 2024, symbolizing his inspiring journey of
resilience and sporting excellence.
Simran Sharma’s Running Spikes – Gifted by Simran Sharma, bronze medallist in the 200m T12
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final at Paris Paralympics 2024, representing her remarkable determination and contribution to
Indian athletics.Ram Mandir Golden Plate – A finely crafted artifact featuring the Ayodhya Ram Mandir set on a
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golden plate adorned with zircon stones, reflecting devotion, artistry, and national pride.
Silver Ram Darbar – An intricately designed silver piece portraying Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, and
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Lakshman, embodying India’s timeless spiritual traditions and craftsmanship.
Handcrafted Clay Pots from Bithoor – Traditional earthenware celebrating the cultural heritage
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and aesthetic charm of Bithoor, blending artistry with local tradition.
The proceeds from the auction will support the Namami Gange Project, the Government of India’s flagship
initiative dedicated to conserving and rejuvenating the river Ganga. Since its inception in 2019, the PM
Mementos e-Auction has raised over ₹50 crore for this noble cause.
The Prime Minister Mementos e-Auction 2025 is live online from September 17 to October 2, 2025. For
details and participation, visit www.pmmementos.gov.in.
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Sunil Kumar Tiwari
pibculture[at]gmail[dot]com(Release ID: 2168611)