National Charkha Museum
 Front view of the museum. | |
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| Established | 21 May 2017[1] |
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| Location | Connaught Place, New Delhi |
The National Charkha Museum is a
Khadi Development and Village Industries Commission.[2] The Museum was inaugurated on 21 May 2017, by the then BJP National President Amit Shah
.
The museum features 26 feet (7.9 meters) long and 13 feet (4.0 meters) high chromium
non-magnetic. This Charkha is the world's largest spinning wheel. This museum depicts the history and evolution of Charkha, from a humble instrument to a symbol of Nationalism. This tool or machine empowered Indian citizens, as they started weaving indigenous (made in India) cloths using the Charkha.[4] The museum has a nominal entry fee of Rs 20.[citation needed
]
It was established by The president of BJP Amit Shah on 21 May 2017.[citation needed]
It has been jointly constructed by New Delhi Municipal Council and the Khadi Development and Village Industries Commission.[citation needed]
References
- ^ National Charkha Museum.charkha.ndmc.gov.in.
- ^ "Khadi Soot Mala is entry ticket to the Charkha Museum". pib.nic.in. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- ^ "कनॉट प्लेस में विशालकाय चरखे की स्थापना". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- ^ "NDMC CHARKHA MUSEUM". Retrieved 29 June 2019.
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