Delhi Unveils Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum: A New Era for India’s Cultural Heritage
The Ministry of Culture’s State Museum Conclave, from August 1st to 3rd at Bharat Mandapam, will unveil the Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum. Designed by architect Ganesh Bikaji DeolalIkar, the upcoming world’s largest museum will showcase eight segments covering 5000 years of Indian history.
The Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum, covering 1.5 lakh square meters in Delhi’s North and South Blocks, will be the world’s largest. The State Museum Conclave, from August 1st to 3rd, aims to unite state and central efforts, bringing Prime Minister Modi’s vision to life and spotlighting India’s vast cultural treasures.Yuge Yugeen Bharat is a Sanskrit phrase which means “everlasting India”.
The conclave will feature master classes with global and local experts on the North and South Blocks’ architecture, conservation, and museum management. Attendees will include museum leaders, curators, researchers, and senior officials such as the GLAM Joint Secretary and Union Culture Secretary.
Become a Premium Member to access our exclusive contents: https://authindia.com/premium-community-membership/ Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will speak at the conclave, which is the third stage of the GLAM division’s capacity-building initiatives. Following the successful interministerial discussion in June and the recent workshop with French museum specialists, this event is set to further enhance and develop India’s museum sector.
The Ministry will host interactive workshops with top museum experts to enhance collection management and administration skills and foster networking for the ‘Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum.’ Moreover, new funding options, including updated grants and science culture programs, will be introduced to support state museum projects.
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