With reference to the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum project, consider the following statements: 1. The project is scheduled for implementation between the 2024-25 and 2028-29 financial years. 2. The project has an approved budget of ₹3,230 crore. 3. The museum will be located in the North and South Block buildings in New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Modi's Cabinet approves ₹3,230-crore project to develop Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum in New Delhi

GS1History · Society · Geography· Heritage sites, UNESCO & GI tags· Prelims + Mains· 11 November 2026

Heritage conservation and adaptive reuse: a GS1 and GS3 case study on cultural infrastructure.

Why in news

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a ₹3,230-crore project to develop the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum in New Delhi to showcase India's civilisational journey.

Background

The project involves the adaptive reuse of the historic North and South Block buildings in New Delhi. Implementation is scheduled to occur between the 2026-27 and 2030-31 financial years.

Facts for Prelims

FactThe Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum project has an approved budget of ₹3,230 crore.
PlaceThe museum will be located in New Delhi, utilizing the North and South Block buildings.
BodyThe project was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
FactThe project implementation timeline is set for the 2026-27 to 2030-31 financial years.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum project, consider the following statements:

The project is scheduled for implementation between the 2024-25 and 2028-29 financial years.
The project has an approved budget of ₹3,230 crore.
The museum will be located in the North and South Block buildings in New Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 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 implementation is scheduled for the 2026-27 to 2030-31 financial years.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of adaptive reuse of heritage structures in preserving India's civilisational narrative while meeting modern administrative needs.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Heritage preservation: Balancing structural integrity of historic blocks with modern museum infrastructure
Cultural diplomacy: Utilizing civilisational history to project soft power and national identity
Fiscal allocation: Evaluating the cost-benefit of large-scale heritage projects in urban centers

Keywords: adaptive reuse · civilisational journey · heritage conservation · soft power · cultural infrastructure

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