Fancy owning a Rolex watch or a gold biscuit once gifted to an Indian diplomat? For the first time, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has opened its Toshakhana collection to the public, auctioning around 300 diplomatic gifts ranging from luxury watches and silver daggers to ceremonial souvenirs.
The auction, which began on June 8 and will conclude on June 30, includes gifts received by senior MEA officials, including the Foreign Secretary, during official foreign visits over the years. The reserve prices range from about Rs 3,000 to Rs 19 lakh.
