To showcase the cultural partnership, India and France teamed up to develop the Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum, the largest museum in the world. This vast Museum will showcase 5,000 years of India’s rich and beautiful heritage and culture. It will be built near Rashtrapati Bhavan in the northern and southern blocks of New Delhi.
A Historic Collaboration
This monumental Museum is a collaboration between India's National Museum and France Muséums Développement by a pivotal agreement made on 21st December 2024. The technical assistance and the best architectural works and designs will ensure that the Museum meets International standards, which are the responsibilities of the French Agency which gained fame for their Museum development and management.
This collaborative work will enhance India's soft power on a global level, says External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar while emphasizing the cultural significance of this collaboration.
Transforming Iconic Structures
The north and south blocks of Rashtrapati Bhavan, iconic British-era buildings on Raisin Hall are the key government ministries. The Finance and Home Ministries come under the North Block whereas the Home to External Affairs and Defence Ministries come under the South Block. Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker were the architectural legends behind building the north and south blocks which were built in 1931. The main purpose of this project is to redesign the world-class museum by repurposing these historical buildings. It also aims to preserve the architectural grandeur while showcasing it for public engagement.
Envisioning the Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum
The upcoming project Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum is to be established at approximately 1,17,000 sq metres with 950 rooms with a basement and three floors. The museum is arranged into eight thematic parts each narrating India’s richness and cultural history. It will be full of innovative projections of India's heritage through advanced digital narrations, virtual reality, and interactive sessions through technology. These technologies will take the visitors to an Indian civilization milestone.
Cultural Significance and Global Impact
This project has a greater potential that it will revolutionize the concept of adaptive reuse, effectively demonstrating sincere respect towards Indian cultural heritage, says Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. By implementing cutting-edge technologies, this project is going to set a new milestone in the cultural institutions Worldwide. To ensure the museum's operational excellence and global appeal, the collaboration with France enables ideas and expertise from institutions like the Louvre Museum which was a former palace.
Progress and Future Prospects
As of December 2024, mapping work is about to be completed in both the North and South Blocks of Rashtrapati Bhavan. When this project is completed, surely it will attract visitors globally. This will eventually make Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum the most visited museum in the world, setting a benchmark by showcasing India's rich culture and heritage.
Conclusion
Establishing the Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum near Rashtrapati Bhavan in collaboration with India and France is a milestone of progress embedded with cultural diplomacy and heritage preservation. This museum not only honors India's past but also future cultural engagements on a global scale. This initiative will reflect tradition and modernity to meet to inspire future generations.
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