The Union Culture Ministry on Tuesday announced that a first of its kind two-day Global Summit on ‘Reimagining Museums in India’ will be held on February 15-16, 2022.
The summit is being organised under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the flagship programme to mark 75th anniversary of India’s independence and celebrate the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements, the ministry stated in a release.
It stated that the Global Summit will bring together leading luminaries, domain experts and practitioners in the field of museum development and management from India and around the world to discuss best practices and strategies. Over 25 museologists and museum professionals will attend the summit, the release said.
“India is a land of rich cultural heritage dating back to the dawn of human civilization. As we celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, we are proud to renew our focus and dedication to preserving, protecting, and perpetuating our cultural heritage. India’s 1000+ museums are instrumental in not just showcasing and preserving this cultural heritage, but also educating future generations,” said Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy.
Through the Global Summit on reimagining museums in India, the Ministry of Culture aims to convene key global thought leaders to understand the best approach for developing India’s museums, forge strategic partnerships between Indian and Global museums, and draw a masterplan for renewal of Indian museums to make them truly world class, Govind Mohan, Secretary, Culture, said.
The Summit is being organised in partnership with Bloomberg and will be inaugurated by Reddy.
The ministry stated that online summit will encompass four broad themes: Architecture and Functional Needs; Management; Collections (including Curation & Conservation practices); and, Education and Audience Engagement.
The summit will be held online over two days and participation is open to the public. Those interested can sign up here for participation: https://www.reimaginingmuseumsinindia.com/.
