PM Modi NEW DELHI: Referring to the ‘Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum’ that will be housed in the iconic North and South Block, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the transformation of what once was a centre of power into a cynosure of culture.According to a statement from the ministry of culture, the PM made these remarks during an interaction on Thursday with the chairman of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Ram Bahadur Rai, and member secretary, Dr Sachchidanand Joshi along with other trustees, called on the PM ahead of the 39th Foundation Day celebrations of the institution.TOI had reported in January that the first gallery of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum – billed to be the largest museum in the world – is slated to open at the end of this year in the North Block. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Israel pounds Tehran as Iranians mark Nowruz; UAE, Kuwait defences respond to missile barrageTrump Rules Out Ceasefire: says US nears Iran war goals; signals wider military options’Enemy has been defeated’: Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei claims victory over US, IsraelThe museum is expected to be completed with all its galleries over three years.In a post on X later on Thursday evening the PM said he “discussed various aspects relating to further popularising India’s diverse culture.”“We also explored ways to bring more people into this journey, strengthen outreach through digital and grassroots initiatives and support artists and scholars in preserving and promoting our rich heritage,” the PM said.“While speaking to us about the many initiatives the govt has taken to create greater awareness about culture, the Prime Minister cited the example of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum project. He shared that it reflects the importance the govt places on culture as earlier the North and South blocks symbolised the seat of power, but that has changed now, as that space has been given for the purpose of civilisational continuity to create a museum where the future generations will be able to come and learn about India’s culture,” Joshi told TOI.He also said that the PM asserted the need to build awareness about history and heritage across the country and the need to engage with youth in urban and rural India.“The PM also emphasised the importance of understanding Bharat through a feeling of ‘Swa’,” the ministry of culture said in a statement.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMoD Reveals India Exploring Joining GCAP Or FCAS Sixth Generation Fighter ProgrammePM Modi Speaks To Bahrain King, Condemns Attacks On Energy Infra, Stresses Secure Shipping RoutesTrump Sending Troops To Strait Of Hormuz?; ‘Iran Being Decimated’: Bibi Denies Dragging U.S Into WarDiplomacy In New Avatar: Why Vikram Doraiwami Picked Chinese Name Wei Jiameng As India’s New EnvoyHow Iran’s Attack on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Gas Hub Sparks India’s Energy EmergencyIndian National Killed In Riyadh, MEA Confirms Total 6 Dead, 1 Missing Amid Israel-Iran WarRussia Tip Off Led To NIA Arrest Of Matthew VanDyke, Global Insurgency Network Exposed In Northeast’Some Say India Can Stop The War’: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s Big StatementPremium Petrol Prices Hiked By Up To ₹2.35 Per Litre In India Amid West Asia ConflictPakistan’s Fake War Narrative Exposed: India Busts Digital Attack After Iran’s IRIS Dena Strike123PhotostoriesJasprit Bumrah’s ₹40 lakh ‘Sher-e-Punjab’ watch goes viral post World CupWeekend binge guide: 5 heartwarming slice-of-life K-dramas from ‘English teacher’,’Doctor Slump’, to’My Liberation Notes’7 high-protein vegetarian Indian snacks that don’t require cookingDementia care isn’t just medication: How structured daily habits can slow cognitive decline, reduce anxiety, and improve quality of lifeLove Dosa? Try these 8 high-protein variations for a power-packed breakfast8 beautiful flowers that propagate easily from stem cuttingsMen’s health: Doctor shares early signs of low testosterone and if over-the-counter supplements helpFrom losing his mother at the age of 2 to delivering 15 flop Bhojpuri films and earning Rs 1.5 lakh per episode of Comedy Circus, When Krushna Abhishek opened up about his struggle8 desi vegetables that are actually foreign12 strangest place names in the world and the stories behind them123Hot PicksIran newsGautam SinghaniaStrait of HormuzGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingIga SwiatekAir India Boeing 77760% free seat ruleQatar LNG ExportsMojtaba KhameneiJames GraceySpring EquinoxDiesel price hike8th Pay CommissionPremium Petrol Price Hike
NEW DELHI: Referring to the ‘Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum’ that will be housed in the iconic North and South Block, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the transformation of what once was a centre of power into a cynosure of culture.According to a statement from the ministry of culture, the PM made these remarks during an interaction on Thursday with the chairman of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Ram Bahadur Rai, and member secretary, Dr Sachchidanand Joshi along with other trustees, called on the PM ahead of the 39th Foundation Day celebrations of the institution.TOI had reported in January that the first gallery of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum – billed to be the largest museum in the world – is slated to open at the end of this year in the North Block. The museum is expected to be completed with all its galleries over three years.In a post on X later on Thursday evening the PM said he “discussed various aspects relating to further popularising India’s diverse culture.”“We also explored ways to bring more people into this journey, strengthen outreach through digital and grassroots initiatives and support artists and scholars in preserving and promoting our rich heritage,” the PM said.“While speaking to us about the many initiatives the govt has taken to create greater awareness about culture, the Prime Minister cited the example of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum project. He shared that it reflects the importance the govt places on culture as earlier the North and South blocks symbolised the seat of power, but that has changed now, as that space has been given for the purpose of civilisational continuity to create a museum where the future generations will be able to come and learn about India’s culture,” Joshi told TOI.He also said that the PM asserted the need to build awareness about history and heritage across the country and the need to engage with youth in urban and rural India.“The PM also emphasised the importance of understanding Bharat through a feeling of ‘Swa’,” the ministry of culture said in a statement.