Cabinet Approves Development of Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum at North and South Block Complex, New Delhi
The project will repurpose the historic government complex into a cultural destination, with 1.8 million objects identified for display, officials said.
- On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum at Delhi's North and South Block complex with an estimated project cost of Rs 3,230 crore.
- The project involves repurposing the historic North and South Block buildings, originally constructed by the British Raj between 1912 and 1931, to preserve their heritage architecture while transforming them into a public cultural institution.
- Spanning approximately 1,78,509 square metres, the museum aims to be the world's largest display area, housing around 1.8 million objects and equipped to handle up to one crore visitors annually.
- Implementation will occur in phases from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31, integrating immersive technologies and visitor amenities like guided tours and retail outlets to generate recurring revenue through ticket sales and events.
- The first gallery, focusing on the theme of Adornment, is expected to open in the latter half of 2027, positioning the museum as a major cultural destination to strengthen India's global cultural presence.
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aninews.inCabinet approves development of Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum at North and South Block Complex, New Delhi
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today has approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM) at the North and South Block Complex, New Delhi, at an estimated total project cost of ₹3,230 crore, as appraised by the Public Investment Board (PIB).
Cabinet nod to development of Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum at North and South Block complex
New Delhi, Nov 11: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum through adaptive reuse of the North and South Block complex in Delhi, at an estimated total project cost of Rs 3,230 crore. It is envisaged as a landmark museum showcasing the continuity, diversity and richness of India's rich civilisational heritage through an …
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