The Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum is an upcoming national museum in New Delhi, set to be housed in the North and South Blocks as part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project. This initiative aims to transform these iconic buildings into a premier museum space that showcases India’s civilizational and cultural heritage. An agreement was signed between the National Museum of India and France Museums Development for technical cooperation in the museum’s development. The project seeks to offer an immersive experience into India’s glorious past, vibrant present, and aspirational future.
Key Highlights
Project Overview
- Name: Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum
- Location: North and South Blocks, New Delhi
- Project Initiative: Part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project
- Objective: Showcase India’s thousands-year-old civilizational and cultural heritage
Development and Collaboration
- Technical Cooperation Agreement: Signed on December 19, 2024, between National Museum & France Museums Development
- Feasibility Study: Project timeline and budget allocation will be determined post-study
- Transformation Plan: Convert two historical blocks into state-of-the-art museum spaces
Significance and Objectives
- Preserving India’s rich history through interactive and engaging exhibits
- Educating and inspiring future generations about India’s diverse heritage
- Strengthening India’s global cultural presence
- Celebrating India’s timeless identity—past, present, and future
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum |
Museum Name | Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum |
Location | North and South Blocks, New Delhi |
Project Association | Central Vista Redevelopment Project |
Collaborating Partner | France Museums Development |
Project Aim | Showcasing India’s civilizational and cultural heritage` |
Project Timeline | Dependent on feasibility study |
Budget Allocation | Yet to be determined |