Valedictory function marking the successful completion of the 15-day (21st August 2019 to 3rd September 2019) training programme on 'Museology and Museum Management' for the museum professionals. Date: 03rd September 2019

Valedictory function held at National Museum Institute on September 3, 2019 marking the successful completion of the 15-day Capacity Building Programme organised by the NMI and the Ministry of External Affairs under its ITEC programme for in-service museum professionals of the ITEC partner countries. The participants were from Afghanistan, Bhutan, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Nepal, Seychelles and Trinidad & Tobago.

Ms. Nirupama Kotru, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture, GOI graced the function with her presence as the Chief Guest while Dr. Devyani Khobragade, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs was invited as the ‘Guest of Honor’ to represent MEA.

Prof. Anupa Pande, Director, NMI delivered the welcome address for the function which was followed by the Summing-up address by the Co-ordinator for the programme -Prof. Manvi Seth, Dean, NMI HoD, Museology.

Ms. Nirupama Kotru, delivered the valedictory address and the ‘Guest of Honor’ Dr. Devyani deliberated about the ITEC initiatives of the MEA.

Participants from the each country also shared their feedback of the programme. Dr. Parduman Sharma, Registrar of the Institute closed the ceremony with his ‘Vote of Thanks’ which was followed by the Hi-Tea.