The Ministry of Culture has announced the inclusion of 18 cultural mementos from Andhra Pradesh in the PM Mementos e-Auction initiative. These items, originally presented to the Prime Minister, represent the state's cultural heritage through traditional crafts including Kondapalli wooden bullock cart craftsmanship, Kalamkari textile art featuring a photoprint of the Prime Minister, and commemorative gifts from Sree Shivaji Sphoorti Kendram in Srisailam. The collection also includes contemporary items reflecting social priorities such as the Stree Shakti Pratibha Award-2025 Commemorative Memento recognizing women's achievements and an acrylic painting depicting Good Governance of India with themes of welfare schemes, agriculture, healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
The auction proceeds are directed entirely toward the Namami Gange programme, a national mission for the conservation and rejuvenation of the River Ganga. This initiative transforms personal gifts into public contributions for environmental conservation while preserving their cultural significance. The e-auction has been extended and remains live until October 31, 2026, with bidding available through the official government website at https://pmmementos.gov.in.