Why in News? 

• The Ministry of Culture has partnered with France Museums Développement (FMD) to develop the Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum into a world-class cultural institution. 

About the Museum 

• Vision: Celebrates India's unbroken civilizational history. 
• Announcement: Introduced by the Prime Minister at the International Museum Expo in May 2023 and emphasized during the Bharat Mandapam inauguration in July 2023. 
• Collaboration: India and France will conduct a feasibility study, covering case studies, interpretive planning, and building design. 
• Location: Part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, spanning 1,55,000 square meters across North and South Blocks in New Delhi.