Chandigarh, Jan. 5 -- Two of Chandigarh's most prominent cultural institutions - the Government Museum and Art Gallery, and the Natural History Museum, both in Sector 10, are poised for a comprehensive upgrade, aimed at aligning them with the contemporary museum standards and enhancing visitor engagement through modern technology and improved infrastructure.

The initiative, with a combined estimated cost of over Rs.60 crore, marks a step towards preserving the city's rich heritage while reimagining its presentation for future generations.

Isha Kamboj, director, Museum and Art Gallery, said the museum has not undergone any major upgrade in the past 15 years. In 2017, the Getty Foundation sanctioned a grant of Rs.95 lakh for preparing a c...