Telangana Governor calls for modernisation of Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad

Chairing a meeting of the Salar Jung Museum Board at Lok Bhavan on Saturday, October 17, Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, reviewed 13 agenda items concerning the museum. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has called for modernisation of the Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad, with a focus on upgrading galleries, improving visitor amenities and expanding educational initiatives to attract more students and young people.

Chairing a meeting of the Salar Jung Museum Board at Lok Bhavan on Saturday, October 17, the Governor, who is also the chairman of the board, reviewed 13 agenda items concerning the museum’s development, infrastructure and educational programmes.

During the meeting, Curator (Display) Ritesh Sharma presented proposals for upgrading several galleries, including the Carpet Gallery, Modern Art Gallery, Indian Miniature Gallery, Toy and Taxidermy Gallery, Furniture Gallery, Textile Gallery and Children’s Gallery. Improvements to the Musical Clock Area were also proposed.