PM Modi during the walkthrough of Samrat Samprati Museum NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in the Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra campus in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. Named after Samrat Samprati, the grandson of Emperor Ashoka, the museum presents the historical, cultural and spiritual legacy of Jainism.Referring to the current global situation, PM Modi said the museum’s legacy and message were important not only for India but for the entire world. Watch From Design To Silicon, India Signals Semiconductor Breakout With Semicon 2.0 Roadmap “We are correcting the mistakes of previous governments, which failed to preserve valuable manuscripts,” he said after inaugurating the museum.”Given the current global scenario – the way the world is being scorched in the fires of instability and unrest – the legacy and message of this museum hold immense significance,” he added.The prime minister further said that the museum reflected India’s diversity, bringing together traditions like the Vedas, Puranas, Ayurveda and Yoga. “This is something that could happen only in India,” he said, pointing to the seven galleries that showcase cultural and spiritual heritage.Speaking about preservation of knowledge, PM Modi said India lost a large part of its heritage when centres like Takshashila and Nalanda were destroyed and manuscripts were burnt. He said people later protected what remained by passing them down through generations.The prime minister also inaugurated a Rs 3,300 crore semiconductor plant by Kaynes Technology at Sanand GIDC in Ahmedabad.The facility is the second such plant in the country and is being seen as an important step in India’s semiconductor sector. It is part of the government’s semiconductor mission and is expected to support its expansion.The development follows earlier steps in the sector. Gujarat’s Science and Technology minister Arjun Modhwadia said on Monday that the project marks India’s entry into a new technological phase. “With this second unit, we are entering the era of this futuristic industry,” he said.In February, PM Modi had also inaugurated a semiconductor plant by Micron Technology, as part of efforts to build domestic capacity in chip manufacturing.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in the Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra campus in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. Named after Samrat Samprati, the grandson of Emperor Ashoka, the museum presents the historical, cultural and spiritual legacy of Jainism.Referring to the current global situation, PM Modi said the museum’s legacy and message were important not only for India but for the entire world.
“We are correcting the mistakes of previous governments, which failed to preserve valuable manuscripts,” he said after inaugurating the museum.“Given the current global scenario – the way the world is being scorched in the fires of instability and unrest – the legacy and message of this museum hold immense significance,” he added.The prime minister further said that the museum reflected India’s diversity, bringing together traditions like the Vedas, Puranas, Ayurveda and Yoga. “This is something that could happen only in India,” he said, pointing to the seven galleries that showcase cultural and spiritual heritage.Speaking about preservation of knowledge, PM Modi said India lost a large part of its heritage when centres like Takshashila and Nalanda were destroyed and manuscripts were burnt. He said people later protected what remained by passing them down through generations.The prime minister also inaugurated a Rs 3,300 crore semiconductor plant by Kaynes Technology at Sanand GIDC in Ahmedabad.The facility is the second such plant in the country and is being seen as an important step in India’s semiconductor sector. It is part of the government’s semiconductor mission and is expected to support its expansion.The development follows earlier steps in the sector. Gujarat’s Science and Technology minister Arjun Modhwadia said on Monday that the project marks India’s entry into a new technological phase. “With this second unit, we are entering the era of this futuristic industry,” he said.In February, PM Modi had also inaugurated a semiconductor plant by Micron Technology, as part of efforts to build domestic capacity in chip manufacturing.