Cabinet Approves ₹3,230 Crore for 'Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum' at North & South Blocks

Why in the News?

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned an estimated budget of **₹3,230 crore** to establish the **Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM)** within the historic North and South Blocks in New Delhi.

Key Features / Major Points:

- World's Largest Museum by Display Area:

- Spanning a built-up area of **1,78,509 square metres**, YYBM will feature the largest display area for any museum globally.

- Timeline & Phased Implementation:

- Executed over FY **2026–27 to 2030–31**.

- The first gallery, themed on **‘Adornment’**, will open to the public in North Block by **late 2027**.

- Artifact Collection:

- Around **1.8 million (18 lakh) artifacts** have been identified across the National Museum, 52 ASI site museums, state archives, and private collections.

- Visitor Capacity & Background:

- Designed to accommodate **10 million (1 crore) visitors annually**.

- Originally announced by PM Narendra Modi on **May 18, 2023** (International Museum Day); evaluated by Public Investment Board (PIB) on July 27, 2026.

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Static GK Facts:

- Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM):

- Nodal Ministry: **Ministry of Culture**.

- Location: North and South Blocks, Raisina Hill, New Delhi (Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker).

- International Museum Day:

- Observed globally every year on **May 18** (Instituted by ICOM).

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: What is the total outlay approved by the Union Cabinet for the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum in New Delhi?

A: ₹3,230 crore

Q: In which year is the first gallery themed 'Adornment' scheduled to open at the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum?

A: Late 2027

Q: Who were the chief architects of the historic North and South Blocks on Raisina Hill?

A: Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker

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