# India news : Modi government approves $340 million museum in Delhi

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/india-news-modi-government-approves-340-million-museum-in-delhi/
- Published: 2026-11-12T06:43:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T07:24:36+00:00
- Original publisher: DW (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.dw.com/en/india-news-modi-government-approves-340-million-museum-in-delhi/live-79925477?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
- Topics: Art, Asia, Culture, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- India approved a $340 million museum in central New Delhi.
- It will reuse the North and South Blocks.
- A first gallery is planned to open next year.

## Summary

India’s government has approved a museum project in central New Delhi, estimated to cost $340 million. The Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum is intended to present India’s history and civilisation across thousands of years, and will reuse the colonial-era North and South Blocks, former government offices in the seat of political power.

The museum is planned to cover nearly 178,509 square metres and welcome about 10 million visitors a year; the government says it will have the world’s largest museum display area. Its final completion is expected in 2030/31, while a first gallery on adornment is due to open next year. Officials have identified 1.8 million objects for possible display, with collection analysis under way.

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