Ahmednagar | 29 th September | Tushar Sonawane
On the occasion of World Tourism Day, BJMC Journalism student from the Center for Students in Rural Development (CSRD & ISWR) of Bhaskar Pandurang Hiwale Education Society (B.P.H.E.) visited the Historical Artifacts Museum and Research Center. Among the students, three were from Manipur, a northeastern state of India: Jos Lalsimshang, Esther Rohlupui, and Emmanuel Lalpiengthang.
First, the students offered floral tributes to the busts of Swarajya architect Shahaji Raje and Jijamata, presented by students Maryam Sayyed and Esther Rohlupui. During this, Bhairawnath Wakale from the History Lovers’ Forum shared insights into the historical contributions of Shahaji Raje Bhosale and Jijamata.
Narayan Avhad provided detailed information about various inscriptions, ancient artifacts, and the journey of the museum from its establishment to the present day. The students observed the ‘Gadhegal,’ an ancient inscription displayed outside the museum, which was used in the past as a public medium of information. They also learned about the history of newspapers, including the printing press of the reformist journalist and editor ‘Deenmitr’kaar Mukundrao Patil, and the press of Nyaysindhu Stonepress.
While speaking about the museum, it was noted that although the museum receives substantial funding from the government, the staff have to work for years on meager salaries, and they do not receive any benefits such as ESIC, medical, or financial support for themselves or their families. Despite following up, they have received no help from the government, and one staff member is currently hospitalized at the Civil Hospital.
The event was attended by students including Mangesh Aher, Antariksh Puri, Jitendra Chavan, Rohan Chavan, Vijaya Kale, Nilesh Agarwal, Pankaj Gundecha, Maryam Sayyed, Sahil Baid, Jos Lalsimshang, Esther Rohlupui, Emmanuel Lalpiengthang, Prashant Patole, and Navnath Magar.
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