Cabinet Approves Rs 3,230-Crore Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum At North-South Block

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum at the historic North and South Block complex in New Delhi, at an estimated cost of Rs 3,230 crore.

The project will convert the two historic government buildings into a public museum through adaptive reuse, preserving their architectural character and heritage significance.

The museum will showcase India's civilisational history, cultural diversity and heritage, covering both tangible and intangible aspects of its traditions.

The name Yuge Yugeen Bharat (युगे युगीन भारत) roughly translates to “India Through the Ages”, reflecting the country's civilisational continuity across different historical periods.

According to the government, the museum will have a proposed built-up area of approximately 1,78,509 square metres and will incorporate modern exhibition practices, immersive technologies and visitor-focused displays.

The government has described the proposed institution as a museum that will have the world's largest display area, benchmarked against major international museums.

The CCEA said the estimated project cost of Rs 3,230 crore was appraised by the Public Investment Board (PIB) before receiving Cabinet approval.

The project was first announced by Prime Minister Modi on May 18, 2023.