The Union Cabinet has approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum at Delhi’s historic North and South Block complex, with an estimated project cost of ₹3,230 crore. The decision was taken at a Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 11, 2026.
According to the government, the museum is intended to present the continuity, diversity and richness of India’s civilisational heritage through an integrated account of tangible and intangible cultural traditions.
What is planned at the museum?
The project will use the existing North and South Block buildings through adaptive reuse. The government says the redevelopment will preserve the architectural character and heritage significance of the complex while transforming it into a public cultural institution.
The proposed built-up area is approximately 1,78,509 square metres. The museum will incorporate contemporary museum practices, immersive technologies and visitor-focused interpretation.
₹3,230 crore project and visitor capacity
The estimated project cost is ₹3,230 crore, based on architectural and exhibition design, engineering and museum-planning requirements. The facility is being designed to handle a visitor flow of up to one crore people annually.
The government expects the institution to serve students, researchers, scholars, cultural practitioners, domestic tourists and international visitors. It may also generate recurring revenue through ticket sales, guided tours, events, retail outlets, food and beverage facilities and digital experiences.
Why the project matters
The museum is planned as a national cultural and educational institution, bringing together heritage interpretation and public access in buildings that have played a major role in India’s administrative history. The project’s implementation and opening will take place after the design, development and execution stages; the Cabinet approval does not mean the museum is opening immediately.
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Press Information Bureau: Cabinet approves Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum, November 11, 2026
