Smritivan: Earthquake Memorial Museum in Gujarat Shortlisted for UNESCO's Prestigious Prix Versailles Award 2024
The devastating earthquake that struck Gujarat on January 26, 2001, is a tragic chapter in India's history. With an epicenter near Bhuj, the quake registered a magnitude of 7.7, claiming approximately 13,000 lives and injuring over 167,000 people. It destroyed homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods across the region. This catastrophe left an indelible mark on the collective memory of the people of Gujarat and India as a whole. In 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum in Gujarat. This museum serves as a poignant tribute to the victims of the 2001 Bhuj earthquake. Recently, the museum has been shortlisted for UNESCO's prestigious Prix Versailles Award 2024. This recognition underscores the museum's architectural excellence and its role in preserving the memory of a significant historical event. The Smritivan Museum is among seven remarkable museums competing for this esteemed award. The Prix Versailles Award, ...
