State Museum Conclave on Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum in Delhi

Launch of the State Museum Conclave

• Three-day 'State Museum Conclave on the upcoming Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum' inaugurated by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
• Held from August 1-3, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• Organized by the GLAM Division of the Ministry of Culture.
• Attended by diverse stakeholders including Resident Commissioners, Museum Directors, Curators, Professors, and Researchers from across India.
• Third phase in a series of capacity-building initiatives by the Ministry of Culture.
• Follows inter-ministerial consultations and collaborative workshops with museum professionals.

Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM) Overview

• Set to be the world's largest museum, spread over 1,54,000 sqm.
• Part of the Central Vista Redevelopment project in New Delhi.
• To be housed in the North and South Blocks near Raisina Hill.
• Aims to showcase India's 5,000-year history through eight thematic segments.
• Developed through adaptive reuse of existing structures.
• Collaboration with France, leveraging their expertise from projects like the Louvre.
• Aligns with India's vision of "Vikas Bhi Virasat Bhi" (Development with Heritage).

Objectives and Scope of the Conclave

• Foster collaboration between state museums and the central government.
• Gather detailed insights into state-level artifact collections for YYBM.
• Provide hands-on training and networking opportunities for museum professionals.
• Offer masterclasses on various aspects of museum management and curation.
• Topics include architecture, conservation, fine arts handling, collections management.
• Present overview of available funding schemes for state-level museum development.
• Strengthen India's overall museum ecosystem.

Capacity Building and Future Directions

• Equip state-level personnel with skills in collection management, archiving, and museum administration.
• Showcase updated Museum Grant Scheme and Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science.
• Emphasis on cooperative federalism and whole-of-government approach.
• Aim to make YYBM a 'wonder of the world' in line with global best practices.
• Focus on enhancing India's cultural storytelling on a global scale.
• Potential for increased international collaboration in museum development.