Cabinet approves Development of Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum at North and South Block Complex, New Delhi
The Union Cabinet has approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM) at the historic North and South Block Complex, New Delhi.
The project will be developed at an estimated cost of ₹3,230 crore.
Museum Vision
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Envisaged as a landmark civilizational museum showcasing India's cultural continuity, diversity, and heritage.
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Will present both tangible and intangible cultural heritage through an integrated narrative.
Location & Scale
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The museum will be created through the adaptive reuse of the North and South Block buildings.
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Planned built-up area of approximately 1.78 lakh sq. metres.
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Expected to have the largest display area of any museum in the world.
Key Features
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Curated thematic galleries and exhibitions.
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Use of immersive technologies and modern museum practices.
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Collection storage, conservation facilities, visitor amenities, landscaping, and smart building systems.
Implementation Timeline
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Project to be developed in phases from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31.
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The first gallery, themed "Adornment", is expected to open in late 2027.
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Around 1.8 million objects have been identified from national, state, private, and ASI collections.
Planned Gallery Themes
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Adornment
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Architecture and Cityscapes
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Mathematics and Astronomy
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Languages and Scripts
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Faith and Spirituality
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Bharat Connects: Trade and Ideas
Expected Benefits
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Preservation and promotion of India's civilizational heritage.
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Adaptive reuse of iconic heritage buildings.
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Boost to cultural tourism and India's global cultural presence.
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Enhanced opportunities for education, research, and public learning.
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Employment generation for artisans, researchers, designers, museologists, and tourism professionals.
Economic Impact
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Supports the Make in India initiative through domestic sourcing of museum materials and technologies.
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Expected to generate revenue from:
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Ticket sales
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Food and beverage outlets
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Events and venue rentals
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Guided tours
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Retail and digital experiences
Visitor Capacity
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Designed to handle up to 1 crore visitors annually.
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Will serve students, researchers, tourists, cultural practitioners, and the general public from across India and abroad.
Key Takeaway
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The ₹3,230-crore Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum will transform the iconic North and South Block complex into one of the world's largest museum spaces, showcasing India's civilizational journey while preserving its historic architectural heritage.
