The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum at the North and South Block Complex in New Delhi, with an estimated project cost of Rs. 3,230 crore.
The museum will be developed through the adaptive reuse of the historic North and South Block buildings, preserving their architectural heritage while transforming them into a major cultural institution.
Spread across a proposed built-up area of approximately 1,78,509 square metres, the museum will showcase India's civilisational journey, cultural diversity, knowledge systems, artistic traditions and heritage through thematic galleries and immersive experiences.
The project will include exhibition galleries, collection storage and conservation facilities, visitor amenities, advanced technologies, landscaping and associated infrastructure.
The museum is envisioned as the world's largest museum in terms of display area and will be developed in line with international best practices in museum planning, heritage conservation and exhibition design.