Cabinet nod to development of Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum with project cost of ₹3,230 crore
It is envisaged as a landmark museum showcasing the continuity, diversity and richness of India’s rich civilisational legacy through an integrated narrative of its tangible and intangible cultural heritage, according to officials
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, endorsed the creation of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum via adaptive reuse of the North and South Block complex in Delhi, with an estimated budget of ₹3,230 crore. The museum aims to exemplify India's rich civilizational legacy through a blend of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, as per officials.
The project, announced on May 18, 2023, will be executed in phases from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31, incorporating contemporary museum practices, immersive technologies, and visitor-centric interpretation.
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- Union Cabinet approves ₹3,230 crore for Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum hindustantimes.com
