India Approves ₹3,230 Crore for Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum

The Union Cabinet of India approved ₹3,230 crore for the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum in New Delhi. The project will transform the North Block and South Block, two century-old heritage buildings that formerly served as the seat of the Union government, into a space showcasing India's 10,000-year civilisational history.

The development involves the adaptive reuse of approximately 1.92 million square feet. Planned architectural features include visitor pavilions, glass-covered courtyards, and an underground service tunnel connecting the two historic structures. This conversion follows the relocation of government offices to the new Seva Teerth executive enclave.

To ensure proper heritage conservation, India is collaborating with France Museums Développement for technical expertise. The Central Public Works Department is managing the civil works and renovation tenders. The project is scheduled for completion by March 2031.