♦ The Ministry of Culture has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with France Museums Développement (FMD) to develop the Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum as a world-class cultural institution on 19 December 2024.

♦ This project is an integral part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project and is set to span approximately 1,55,000 square meters across the iconic North and South Blocks in New Delhi.

♦ The agreement was signed by Herve Barbaret, Director General and CEO of France Museums, and B.R. Mani, Director General of the National Museum of India.

♦ Through this MoU, ‘France Museums Development’ will collaborate with the Union Culture Ministry on a comprehensive feasibility study, including museum case studies, interpretative planning, and building programming.