The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM) at the North and South Block Complex, New Delhi, at an…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM) at the North and South Block Complex, New Delhi, at an estimated total project cost of ₹3,230 crore, as appraised by the Public Investment Board (PIB).
The establishment of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum was announced by the Hon'ble Prime Minister on 18 May 2023.
The historic North and South Block buildings, following the relocation of Government offices, provide a unique opportunity for their adaptive reuse for a significant public cultural purpose. The project seeks to preserve the architectural and heritage character of these iconic buildings while giving them a new institutional role.
Strategic Significance & Context
The proposal was appraised by the Public Investment Board (PIB) on 27 July 2026, and the Ministry of Culture has concurred with its recommendations.
The project will be implemented in a phased manner over FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31. The first inaugural gallery on the theme of Adornment is expected to open to public in the North Block in the later part of 2027. A modular approach is being formulated to add more galleries. The content and collection analysis is being done and around 1.8 Million objects have been identified from National Museum and other Ministry of Culture Museums, 52 ASI site museums and various other state museums and private collections to be displayed in the YYBM.
Other galleries are being developed on the themes such as Architecture and Cityscapes, Mathematics and Astronomy, Languages and Scripts, Faith and Spirituality and Bharat Connects – Trade and Ideas, among others.
Operational Milestones & Policy Directives
Implementation will be undertaken through coordinated project management, design and technical oversight, quality assurance and periodic monitoring.
The Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum is expected to have significant cultural, educational, economic and employment-related outcomes.
The total estimated project cost is ₹3,230 crore, based on detailed architectural and exhibition design, engineering and museum planning requirements, including technical assessments undertaken by the concerned agencies.
Implementation Framework & Field Oversight
The Museum is also expected to generate recurring revenue through ticket sales, food and beverage facilities, events and venue rentals, digital experiences, guided tours, retail outlets and other visitor services. The Museum is being equipped to handle a visitor flow of 1 crore visitors in a year.
The Museum is envisaged as a national public cultural institution, catering to the general public, students, researchers, scholars, cultural practitioners, domestic and international tourists and other visitors.
As a public cultural and educational institution, it will provide opportunities for learning, research, cultural engagement and appreciation of India's civilizational heritage. A fixed beneficiary count is not applicable to this project.
Long-Term Impact on National Growth
The Museum will be located at the North and South Block Complex, New Delhi. While the physical infrastructure is concentrated in the National Capital, the institution is envisaged to serve visitors from all States and Union Territories of India, as well as international visitors.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM) at the North and South Block Complex, New Delhi, at an estimated total project cost of ₹3,230 crore, as appraised by the Public Investment Board (PIB).
The establishment of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum was announced by the Hon'ble Prime Minister on 18 May 2023.
The historic North and South Block buildings, following the relocation of Government offices, provide a unique opportunity for their adaptive reuse for a significant public cultural purpose. The project seeks to preserve the architectural and heritage character of these iconic buildings while giving them a new institutional role.
The proposal was appraised by the Public Investment Board (PIB) on 27 July 2026, and the Ministry of Culture has concurred with its recommendations.
The project will be implemented in a phased manner over FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31. The first inaugural gallery on the theme of Adornment is expected to open to public in the North Block in the later part of 2027. A modular approach is being formulated to add more galleries. The content and collection analysis is being done and around 1.8 Million objects have been identified from National Museum and other Ministry of Culture Museums, 52 ASI site museums and various other state museums and private collections to be displayed in the YYBM.
Other galleries are being developed on the themes such as Architecture and Cityscapes, Mathematics and Astronomy, Languages and Scripts, Faith and Spirituality and Bharat Connects – Trade and Ideas, among others.
Implementation will be undertaken through coordinated project management, design and technical oversight, quality assurance and periodic monitoring.
The Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum is expected to have significant cultural, educational, economic and employment-related outcomes.
The total estimated project cost is ₹3,230 crore, based on detailed architectural and exhibition design, engineering and museum planning requirements, including technical assessments undertaken by the concerned agencies.
The Museum is also expected to generate recurring revenue through ticket sales, food and beverage facilities, events and venue rentals, digital experiences, guided tours, retail outlets and other visitor services. The Museum is being equipped to handle a visitor flow of 1 crore visitors in a year.
The Museum is envisaged as a national public cultural institution, catering to the general public, students, researchers, scholars, cultural practitioners, domestic and international tourists and other visitors.
As a public cultural and educational institution, it will provide opportunities for learning, research, cultural engagement and appreciation of India's civilizational heritage. A fixed beneficiary count is not applicable to this project.
The Museum will be located at the North and South Block Complex, New Delhi. While the physical infrastructure is concentrated in the National Capital, the institution is envisaged to serve visitors from all States and Union Territories of India, as well as international visitors.
