Maharaja Birendra Kishore Museum
Former name | Raj bhavan of Tripura |
|---|---|
| Location | Pushbanta Palace |
| Type | Cultural museum |
| Collections | Fine arts Contemporary photography |
| Owner | Government of Tripura |
Maharaja Birendra Kishore Manikya Museum, is a proposed digital museum[1] and being developed as a national-level cultural centre, at the Pushbanta Palace in Agartala, capital of Tripura.[2][3]
The Proposal
[edit]The foundation stone for the digital museum at Pushbanta Palace was laid by Draupadi Murmu, the President of India, on October 14, 2022.[4] It is estimated that about forty crore rupees have been sanctioned for the development of the heritage structure as a digital museum. There would be a display of the heritage of the North Eastern States, fine arts of South East Asia, and contemporary photography, as well as the national and international archives.[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ Today, North East (2022-09-24). "President - Draupadi Murmu Likely To Lay Foundation Of Tripura's Digital Museum On October 14". Northeast Today. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ "President Draupadi Murmu to begin 2-day Tripura visit on Wednesday". The Times of India. 2022-10-10. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ "Iconic Tripura palace to be turned into museum, cultural centre". Hindustan Times. 2022-07-31. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ Today, North East (2022-09-24). "President - Draupadi Murmu Likely To Lay Foundation Of Tripura's Digital Museum On October 14". Northeast Today. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ Today, North East (2022-02-02). "Tripura Government Sanctions Rs 40 Crores For Establishing Museum At Pushpabanta Palace". Northeast Today. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ NEWS, NE NOW (2022-07-31). "Tripura: Pushpabanta Palace to be developed as museum". NORTHEAST NOW. Retrieved 2023-02-03.