Reviving Legacy: Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum to Transform India's Historic Blocks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the transformation of the North and South Blocks into the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum with the trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts. The museum aims to showcase 5,000 years of Indian history across eight thematic segments. Efforts to popularize India's culture through digital initiatives were also emphasized.

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) to discuss plans for the upcoming Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum. He emphasized how this project will transform the iconic North and South Blocks, originally centers of power, into hubs of culture.

This ambitious museum is set to become the largest of its kind worldwide, narrating the story of India through eight thematic segments spanning 5,000 years. It will cover 1.17 lakh sqm with 950 rooms, across a basement and three storeys in New Delhi's heart, indicating a monumental change for the former British-era buildings.

Throughout the meeting, there was a focus on enhancing cultural outreach by leveraging digital platforms and grassroots initiatives. This effort is supported by IGNCA's goals to serve as a key resource for arts and humanities, providing a forum for dialogue and creative exchange through various events and publications.

(With inputs from agencies.)