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PMO revives stalled conservation of Darbhanga ivory artefacts
The PMO has intervened to revive the stalled conservation of over 150 rare ivory and wooden artefacts at the Maharajadhiraj Lakshmiswar Singh Museum in Darbhanga. The Hindustan Times reports that work had…
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The PMO has intervened to revive the stalled conservation of over 150 rare ivory and wooden artefacts at the Maharajadhiraj Lakshmiswar Singh Museum in Darbhanga. The Hindustan Times reports that work had been halted since 2019 despite an advance payment of Rs 82.5 lakh from the Bihar government. The NRLC, a wing of the Union culture ministry, had treated only 100 small items. The major pieces, some over a century old, have begun to decay. A complaint on the PMO portal prompted the culture ministry to order an inquiry and direct completion of the work.
The Indian Opinion
The delay in conserving these world-class artefacts highlights a familiar pattern: bureaucratic inertia until higher authorities step in. While the PMO's intervention is welcome, it raises a question about systemic accountability. Will the culture ministry and NRLC now complete the remaining 20-25% of the work without further prodding? The answer will test whether this is a genuine revival or just another temporary fix.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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