Union Cabinet Approves ₹3,230 Crore Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum Project in New Delhi

New Delhi, India | 12 November 2026

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the ₹3,230 crore Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum project, involving the redevelopment of the historic North and South Block buildings in New Delhi.

The Ministry of Culture will implement the project through adaptive reuse of the heritage structures, covering approximately 178,509 square metres of built-up space, including over 100,000 square metres of proposed exhibition area.

The museum will feature thematic galleries, conservation laboratories, collection storage facilities, immersive digital exhibitions and modern visitor infrastructure. Approximately 1.8 million artefacts have been identified from national, archaeological and other museum collections for potential display.

Implementation is scheduled in phases from FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31, with the inaugural Adornment gallery targeted for late 2027.

The development will create significant opportunities for civil construction, heritage restoration, exhibition design, museum technology, specialised engineering and infrastructure contractors.