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India's $340m Museum Gets Cabinet Approval
India's government approves $340 million museum in Delhi to showcase pre-colonial civilization.
In brief
India's government approves $340 million museum in Delhi to showcase pre-colonial civilization. India's cabinet approved a $340 million museum in Delhi to display pre-colonial Indian civilization, with the first gallery opening next year. Originally reported by Dw.
Museum Approval
India's cabinet approved plans for the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum in Delhi.
Museum Location
Two colonial-era blocks in Central Delhi will house the museum.
Museum Cost
The museum is estimated to cost $340 million (€306 million).
Museum Purpose
The museum showcases India's pre-colonial cultural identity and civilization.
First Gallery
The first gallery opens next year with more galleries following.
Museum Size
The museum will cover 178,509 square meters and welcome 10 million visitors yearly.
Museum Collection
The government has identified 1.8 million objects for possible display.
What it means
India's cabinet approved a $340 million museum in Delhi to display pre-colonial Indian civilization, with the first gallery opening next year.
