AI-Powered Holobox of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel | 19 Sep 2025

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The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in Delhi, the world’s only museum of its kind, unveiled an AI-powered Holobox of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on 17th September 2025.

Key Points

• About: Visitors engaged with an AI-powered Holobox 3D avatar, asking questions about Patel's life and significant contributions to India's history.
  • The avatar responded in Patel’s tone, drawing from his speeches, books, and archival materials, offering an authentic educational experience.
  • The responses provided by the avatar maintained authenticity, reflecting Patel's philosophies and major life events.
• Objective: This initiative is aimed at setting a global standard for integrating technology into historical engagement, especially to attract younger generations and make history more accessible.
• Future Expansions: Following the success of Patel’s AI avatar, the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is planning to introduce a life-size Holobox for Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, deepening the initiative's commitment to inspiring future generations with the wisdom of India’s great leaders.
• Historical Significance: 17th September holds dual importance; it marked the success of Operation Polo in 1948, when Hyderabad was integrated into India under the leadership of Sardar Patel.
  • It also marks the birth anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, born on this day in 1950, whose vision of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' reflects Patel’s legacy of national unity.