Cabinet clears Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum at North, South Block Complex

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum at the historic North and South Block complex in New Delhi, at an estimated cost of Rs 3,230 crore. The project, appraised by the Public Investment Board (PIB), aims to establish a landmark civilisational museum showcasing India’s cultural heritage, diversity and historical continuity through an integrated presentation of its tangible and intangible heritage. The museum will be developed by adaptively reusing the historic North and South Block buildings, preserving their architectural character and heritage significance while transforming them into a major public cultural institution.The project will be implemented in phases between the financial years 2026-27 and 2030-31.