History of Gujarat to be showcased at Statue of Unity

GANDHINAGAR: The state government has proposed to chronicle Gujarat’s history – from ancient days to the present day – by setting a museum at the Statue of Unity (SoU) complex in Kevadia. PM Narendra Modi has reportedly asked the state authorities to develop a museum dedicated to Gujarat’s development journey.A key source close to the planning of the museum said, “The proposed museum at Kevadia will be a tribute to the state and its legacy, through a mapping of its development trajectory and its leadership. The vision of this museum is to showcase the constant growth of the state and the contributing factors towards it.”As the visitors move through around 15 galleries, they will be educated about the state, its history, a coverage of its development from the time of the state’s formation in 1960 till the present time, and a glimpse of the state’s rich cultural heritage, sources said.The thematic design of the proposed project will comprise of three main sections — Gaurav, witnessing the pride of Gujarat; Siddhi, a salute to the new zeniths by Gujarat’s leaders; and Utsah, celebrating the unwavering enthusiasm and festivals of the state.