Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visiting Bihar Museum in Patna on June 23, 2026. Photo: Aftab Alam Siddiqui
By A Correspondent
Patna: “It is a matter of pride for Bihar that the Bihar Museum Committee is emerging as a role model for museum development across the country,” said Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary while chairing a meeting of the governing body of the Bihar Museum Committee at the Bihar Museum on Tuesday.
During the meeting, Director General Anjani Kumar Singh gave a detailed presentation on the museum’s activities, development initiatives and future plans. It was informed that the Bihar Museum Committee is currently providing technical assistance, consultancy and guidance for the establishment and development of museums in various states across India. The committee has played a significant role in the development and establishment of nine museums across the country, including in New Delhi, Gujarat, Odisha and Telangana.
The Chief Minister described this achievement as a testament to the Bihar Museum’s expertise, capacity and growing national reputation. He appreciated the efforts and stressed the need to maintain Bihar’s leading role in the museum sector in the future.
He further said that the Bihar Museum has recorded over five lakh ticketed visitors in the past year, highlighting its growing popularity. He said the museum represents the rich cultural, historical and civilisational heritage of Bihar, adding that it is not merely a museum but a vibrant centre of the state’s identity, pride and knowledge tradition. He directed officials to take all necessary steps to develop the museum in line with global standards and to establish it as a major hub for culture, education and tourism.
Reviewing preparations for the foundation day celebrations scheduled from 7 August to 10 August 2026, the Chief Minister instructed officials to ensure a grand and impactful organisation. He emphasised that the event should showcase Bihar’s historical achievements, cultural heritage and development journey on a large scale.
The meeting also stressed the importance of giving special place to Bihar’s folk art, folk culture and traditional art forms in the museum’s biannual activities and programmes. The Chief Minister underlined that these traditions are an integral part of the state’s cultural identity and that the museum can play a crucial role in their preservation and promotion.
Emphasising the need to link the museum with tourism, skill development and employment generation, the Chief Minister discussed proposals to introduce diploma courses related to tour guiding, design and folk arts. He said such initiatives would not only provide employment-oriented opportunities to youth but also contribute to the preservation and promotion of the state’s cultural heritage.
He directed officials to make the museum more engaging and useful for students, researchers, tourists and the general public, and to prepare a comprehensive action plan to promote Bihar’s cultural and historical heritage at national and international levels.
The meeting was attended by Art and Culture Minister Dr Pramod Kumar, Bihar Museum Director General Anjani Kumar Singh, Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit, senior officials from various departments, and other members of the Bihar Museum Committee.
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