New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum through adaptive use of North and South Block in New Delhi, with the project targeted for completion in a phased manner at a cost of Rs.3,230 crore by March 2031, according to a government release. The decision was taken in a Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today has approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM) at the North and South Block Complex, New Delhi, at an estimated total project cost of Rs 3,230 crore, as appraised by the Public Investment Board (PIB)," the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) said. According to the government, the museum, spread over approximately 178,000 square metres, is expected to accommodate 10 million visitors annually, with around 1.8 million objects identified for display. The first gallery, themed on Adornment, is expected to open in North Block in the latter half of 2027. The collections identified for the museum include objects from the National Museum, other museums under the culture ministry, 52 Archaeological Survey of India site museums, state museums and private collections. The museum will be developed in phases between 2026-27 and 2030-31. Its galleries will cover themes including architecture and cityscapes, mathematics and astronomy, languages and scripts, faith and spirituality, and trade and ideas. The project will also include dedicated collection storage and conservation facilities, immersive technologies and visitor amenities. "The project will be implemented in a phased manner over FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31," the CCEA said....