North and South Block to be Transformed into World's Largest Museum

The Union Cabinet has approved the transformation of New Delhi's historic North and South Block buildings into the <b>Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum</b>. With an estimated cost of Rs 3,230 crore, this project aims to create the world's largest museum by display area, covering 1,78,509 square metres. The facility will showcase India's civilisational history, featuring galleries on ancient knowledge, spirituality, and trade. Officials have identified approximately 18 lakh objects for display. The first gallery is scheduled to open in 2027, with the entire project expected to reach completion by 2031. This initiative is projected to attract one crore visitors annually, celebrating India's rich cultural heritage on a massive scale.