Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS) Bhopal promotes research and training for salvaging and revitalisation important cultural traditions which are on the verge of extinction. In this series, under the leadership of AK Asthana Director-ICM, Bhopal and Amit Mudgal (Faculty Member) 36 JCOs and soldiers from Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Bhutan Royal Army and Bhutan Royal Guard undergoing training at Institute of Cooperative Management, Bhopal visited IGRMS for a special guided tour.
In the interactive session with Prof Sarit Kumar Chaudhuri (Director, IGRMS) explained the idea and purpose of this museum and congratulated Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Agriculture and Institute of Cooperative Management, Bhopal for organising 'Small Business & Rural Entrepreneurship Programme' for defence personnel on the verge of their retirement. While interacting with the Directors of both the institutions the Defence personnel shared their post retirement plans.
Earlier, Director of ICM, Asthana in his address said, "Institute of Cooperative Management, Bhopal is organising skill development and management programmes for Indian Armed forces which has resulted to into resettlement of Soldiers in entrepreneurship and other fields after their retirement from forces". He also thanked director, IGRMS for organising such an interactive guided tour, showcasing Pan Indian culture.
On this occasion, Administrative Officer of IGRMS, BK Chatterji thanked the Indian armed forces for their services through the officials present.
Earlier, the trainees visited Rock Art Shelter, various settlements of Tribal habitat and Veethi Sankul indoor exhibition building and understood the details of anthropology. They saw for the first time an open air museum displaying Habitats of different tribes and communities belonging to different topographical region at one place.
They understood details about the cultural importance of the exhibits displayed in the museum from all over the country with special emphasis on Habitats. With huge collections from all regions, the soldiers were able to connect with the exhibits at different levels. The programme concluded by singing the national anthem and clicking group photographs.