Global Summit on 'Reimagining Museums in India' begins today in Hyderabad

Culture Ministry is organising a first of its kind, two days Global Summit on ‘Reimagining Museums in India’ in Hyderabad today and tomorrow. The Summit will be inaugurated by Culture, Tourism and Development of Northeastern Region Minister G. Kishan Reddy.

The Ministry said that participants from countries such as India, Australia, France, Italy, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom will be a part of the summit. It said, the summit will be held online over two days and participation is open to the public. The Ministry said approximately 2 thousand 300 people have already registered to attend the



event.

Speaking about the Summit, Mr Reddy said, over the last seven years there has been a renewed focus to construct new museums with engaging exhibits and content, leveraging modern technologies such as digital, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. He said, government has also invested significantly in upgrading existing museums so that they continue to be relevant to the new generation.

The summit is being organized under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the flagship program to mark 75th anniversary of India’s independence and celebrate the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements.