Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Raipur circle celebrated the International Museum Day with full of enthusiasm at ancient site Sirpur recently.
Dr Sushil Trivedi, Former State Election Commissioner and noted writer, graced the occasion as chief guest while Dr Arun Raj Superintending Archaeologist of ASI Raipur Circle presided over the function. Dr Trivedi also inaugurated the upgraded sculpture shed at the lakshman Temple premises.
In his address, Dr Trivedi said that this International Museum Day provides opportunity for museum professionals to meet the public and make them aware about the role of museum or any monument in the development of human civilisation. He was of the view that it is the museum which helps in promoting creativity in students and researchers. He alos appreciated the ASI Raipur Circle for organising such a programme and gave several suggestions for spreading awareness.
Dr Raj spoke about various activities of the Circle and said that besides this upgraded sculpture shed the ASI is also planning to establish a huge sculpture shed museum at Sirpur in days to come. “That would contain excavated artifacts presently lying with local archaeologist AK Sharma,” said he. He also added that since 1977 the day is being celebrated all over the world and this year theme was ‘Museum is for memory and creativity of the society’. A large numbers of visitors, researchers, students and art lovers attended the programme.