PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Banjara Virasat Museum in Pohardevi in Maharashtra
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Banjara Virasat Museum at Pohardevi, Washim (Maharashtra), highlighting the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of the Banjara community.
Key Highlights
- Banjara Virasat Museum
- Location: Pohardevi, Washim, Maharashtra.
- Structure: Four-storey museum with 13 galleries.
- Focus: Depicts the legacy, history, and movement of the Banjara community through portraits of leaders and exhibits.
- Aim: To preserve and showcase Banjara culture for future generations.
- Tributes & Religious Visits
- PM Modi paid floral tribute at memorials of Sant Sevalal Maharaj and Sant Ramrao Maharaj, revered spiritual leaders of the Banjara community.
- Performed darshan and pooja at Jagdamba Temple, Poharadevi.
- Launch of Development Projects
- Prime Minister to address a public function in Washim.
- Launch of agriculture and animal husbandry initiatives worth ₹23,300 crore.
- Objective: Boost rural economy, farmers’ income, and livestock development.
- Dignitaries Present
- Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
- Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and other leaders.
Significance
- The museum strengthens cultural identity & pride of the Banjara community.
- Recognizes Sant Sevalal Maharaj and Sant Ramrao Maharaj as icons of social reform and spirituality.
- Agricultural and animal husbandry projects reflect the government’s focus on farmers, rural development, and tribal welfare.
Updated - October 5, 2024 2:04 PM | News On Air
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