National 12 November 2026
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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