Patna, Oct. 30 -- Mahindra Group Chairman and noted industrialist Anand Mahindra has lauded the Bihar Museum for securing the ninth position among the world's 100 best museums and emerging as the top-ranked museum in Asia, describing the achievement as a matter of pride for the state.

Mahindra said the recognition of the Patna-based museum could transform the way museums are perceived and experienced in India, setting a new benchmark of excellence for existing museums as well as those planned in the future.

Responding to Mahindra's appreciation, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary thanked him and extended an invitation to visit Bihar and enjoy a cup of tea at the Bihar Museum.

In a social media post, Mahindra described the museum's global re...