The Union Cabinet has officially approved the plan to turn the iconic North and South Blocks on Raisina Hill into a massive national museum. This new museum will be called the “Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum” and will showcase the long history of India covering over 5,000 years. Along with this decision, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has shifted to a new building which will now be known as ‘Seva Teerth’.
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When will the new museum be ready?
According to the official updates, the first gallery of the museum is likely to open for visitors by the end of 2026. The North Block will be cleared and ready for work by June 2026. The government plans to finish the complete project in the next three years. The design will keep the outer look of the historical buildings exactly as they are, while the insides will be changed to display artifacts.
Key features of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum
- Size: The museum will cover a huge area of 1.55 lakh square meters.
- Collection: It will house between 80,000 to 1,00,000 historical items.
- Galleries: Visitors can see around 30 different thematic galleries.
- Visitors: The government expects about 10 million tourists to visit every year.
- Design: An underground tunnel might connect the North and South Blocks for easy movement.
Why was the PMO renamed to Seva Teerth?
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw explained that the name ‘Seva Teerth’ translates to “a place of service”. This new complex provides a modern workspace for the Prime Minister’s team, replacing the old setup in the South Block. The government views this change as a move away from colonial-era administration styles to a focus on public service and heritage.
