Conclave featured Capacity Building Workshops led by Renowned Museum Experts from India and Abroad
Engagement between Key Actors in the State and Central Museum Ecosystems
Ministry of Culture organized a three-day State Museum Conclave, Stakeholder Consultation, and Capacity Building Workshop for the upcoming Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum. This museum is being developed in the North and South Block as part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project. The State Conclave was held from August 1st to 3rd, 2024, and included the following highlights:
- Engagement between key actors in the State and Central museum ecosystems.
- Initiative fostering robust collaboration between Central and State governments in museum management.
- Capacity building led by experts from both India and abroad.
The State Museum Conclave, brought together government museum professionals from across India’s States and Union Territories. The three-day conclave saw participation from over 80 institutions, 36 states and UTs, over 150 participants, and various universities. The Conclave featured master classes from top minds in the museum ecosystem, covering essential aspects of museum management and operations.
The Conclave marks a significant effort by the Ministry of Culture to ensure that all potential stakeholders are included as partners in the upcoming Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum. It also provided a unique opportunity for the Ministry to identify key areas for intervention in the State Museum ecosystem, fostering substantial collaborations between both the parties.
