Tribute to Ludh's museum legacy
Ludhiana:
Agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian
Sunday unveiled pictorial work highlighting the three significant museums of Ludhiana at Sutton House PAU here to mark
International Museum Day
.
The district boasts of
Museum of Social History of Rural Punjab
, PAU depicting rural lifestyle, traditions, and tools intrinsic to Punjab's agrarian identity, Bassian Kothi near Raikot, a 200-year-old architectural marvel showcasing rare belongings of Maharaja Duleep Singh — the last Sikh ruler of Punjab, and
Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum
, Ludhiana preserving war history through its thematic galleries, antique weaponry, armoured vehicles, and vintage fighter aircraft.
Chief secretary KAP Sinha, principal secretary (horticulture) Vikas, state information commissioner Harpreet Sandhu, PAU and Gadvasu vice-chancellors Satbir Singh Gosal and JS Gill respectively, were present on the occasion.
This initiative has been undertaken by SIC Sandhu, who through his art work, aims to promote these museums and raise awareness about Punjab's glorious past among citizens of Ludhiana, especially the younger generation.
Unveiling the pictorial visuals, chief secretary Sinha said the objective of International Museum Day is to create greater awareness about the importance of museums as a means of cultural exchange and development of mutual understanding on the heritage.
Khuddian said the exquisite pictorial work crafted by Harpreet Sandhu offering a creative representation of the three significant museums of Ludhiana will inspire future generations to stay connected with their roots.
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