# India's $340m Museum Gets Cabinet Approval

> India's government approves $340 million museum in Delhi to showcase pre-colonial civilization.
- Title: India's $340m Museum Gets Cabinet Approval · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: India's government approves $340 million museum in Delhi to showcase pre-colonial civilization.
- Keywords: yuge yugeen bharat museum, modi government, delhi, india, pre-colonial civilization, cabinet approval, museum, central delhi, government offices, 178509 square meters, 10 million visitors, 1.8 million objects
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- Topics: yuge yugeen bharat museum, modi government, delhi, india, pre-colonial civilization, cabinet approval, museum, central delhi, government offices, 178509 square meters, 10 million visitors, 1.8 million objects
## 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.
## Key takeaway

India's cabinet approved a $340 million museum in Delhi to display pre-colonial Indian civilization, with the first gallery opening next year.