Compile, preserve documents tied to Emergency: PM Modi

New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi on Monday called for the compilation and preservation of all legal battles and documents related to the Emergency period.

Chairing the 47th AGM of Prime Ministers' Museum and Library Society (PMMLS), Modi put forth the concept of a 'Museum Map of India' and suggested development of a comprehensive national database of all museums in the country.

In a statement, the culture ministry said, "The PM advised that a compilation of all the legal battles and documents relating to the Emergency period may be prepared and preserved in light of the completion of 50 years after the Emergency."

Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Ashwini Vaishnaw were present at the meeting among others.

Modi also highlighted the importance of preserving and documenting the present in a systematic manner for the benefit of future generations and researchers, the statement added.

On X, the PM, who is president of the society, said at the meeting different aspects related to museums in India, including leveraging the power of technology and involving more youngsters in their working, were discussed.

Modi asserted the need for fresh initiatives, such as creation of a committee consisting of five persons from each state below the age of 35 years in order to bring out fresh ideas and perspectives on museums in the country, according to the statement.