Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum transforming seat of power to symbol of civilisational continuity: PM | India News

New Delhi: Referring to the ‘Yuge Yugin Bharat Museum’ which will be housed in the iconic North and South Blocks, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi A cultural revolution highlights the transformation of what was once a center of power.According to a statement by the Ministry of Culture, the Prime Minister made the remarks during a conversation with Chairman Ram Bahadur Rai and Member Secretary Dr Satchidananda Joshi and other trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts on Thursday, calling the Prime Minister ahead of the institution’s 39th Foundation Day celebrations.TOI had reported in January that the first gallery of Yuga Yugen Bharat Museum – billed as the world’s largest museum – would open in North Block by the end of this year. The museum is expected to be complete with all its galleries within three years.In a post on X later on Thursday evening, the Prime Minister said he “discussed various aspects to popularize India’s diverse culture.”“We have also explored ways to bring more people on this journey, strengthen outreach through digital and grassroots initiatives and support artists and scholars in preserving and promoting our rich heritage,” the Prime Minister said.“Talking to us about the many initiatives the government has taken to create greater awareness about culture, the Prime Minister gave the example of the Yugyun Bharat Museum project. He shared that it reflects the government’s importance on culture as earlier the North and South blocks symbolized the seat of power, but that has changed now, as that space has been given to create a civilization for the purpose of creating a future civilization. Able to come and learn about India’s culture,” Joshi told TOI.He also said that the Prime Minister emphasized the need to create awareness about history and heritage across the country and engage with the youth in urban and rural India.“The Prime Minister also emphasized the importance of understanding India through a sense of ‘self’,” the culture ministry said in a statement.