National Museum to be staging area for proposed Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum
GS1History · Society · Geography· Art, architecture & culture· Prelims·
Museology and cultural preservation: a GS1 History and Culture topic regarding institutional heritage management.
Why in news
The government is considering the National Museum in New Delhi as a staging area for the proposed Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum in the North and South Block.
Background
The National Museum was established in 1949 and moved to its permanent Janpath premises in 1960. It houses approximately two million assessed objects covering archaeology, anthropology, and various art forms.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceThe National Museum is located on Janpath in New Delhi.
- FactThe National Museum was established in 1949.
- FactApproximately 20-30 per cent of the two million assessed objects are expected to be moved to the new Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum.
- PostThe Director General (DG) of the National Museum is the head of the institution.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the National Museum in New Delhi, consider the following statements:
- The museum houses approximately five million assessed objects.
- The National Museum was established in the year 1949.
- The museum moved to its permanent Janpath premises in 1960.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)1 and 2 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The museum houses approximately two million assessed objects.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of national museums in preserving and projecting India's cultural heritage while balancing the logistical challenges of large-scale curation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional overhaul: Transitioning from a repository to a curated narrative for the Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum
- Logistical complexity: Managing the relocation and curation of 20-30% of two million assessed objects
- Curatorial strategy: Balancing the preservation of archaeological artifacts with the creation of public-facing displays
Keywords: Cultural Heritage · Museology · Curation · Institutional Overhaul · Preservation
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