By Our Correspondent
NEW DELHI/BHUBANESWAR: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today inaugurated the Archaeological Experiential Museum, Prerna Complex, and Sports Complex in Vadnagar, Gujarat. Shri Amit Shah also presided over the Heritage Complex Development Plan, Urban Road Development, and Beautification Program in Vadnagar.
On this occasion, a film on the journey of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was also released. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Union Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel.
In his address, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said, today the entire world is following the footsteps of India’s Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, and this program is also taking place at Modi Ji’s birthplace. He said that today’s program is significant in many ways as it will prominently place Vadnagar on the map of the country and the world. He further stated that Vadnagar is one of the oldest cities in the world, which, due to its continuity and vibrancy, has influenced the culture and traditions of every era. He said that Vadnagar’s journey spans thousands of years and evidences suggest that it is over 2,500 years old.
Shri Amit Shah said that people must visit this Archaeological Experiential Museum and Excavation Complex because there is no other museum in the world where history and excavation coexist in such a unique manner. Shri Shah stated that this museum, built at a cost of approximately ₹300 crore as envisioned by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has not only placed Vadnagar but also the culture of Gujarat and the entire country on the world map. He said that the museum builders have brought alive more than 2500 years old journey of Vadnagar in the museum building and the excavation site. Shri Shah added that this museum not only showcases the antiquity of Vadnagar but also highlights the contributions of its culture, trade, urban planning, education, and governance during various periods of its history.
