The Ministry of Culture successfully organised two major engagement programmes - Shilpkar Samagam (2–3 September 2026) and the Vendor Development Programme (7-8 September 2026) - as part of the ongoing development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM)

The Ministry of Culture organized two engagement programmes, Shilpkar Samagam (2–3 September 2026) and the Vendor Development Programme (7–8 September 2026), as part of the ongoing development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM). Held in New Delhi, Shilpkar Samagam brought together master craftspeople, artisans, designers, and architects to integrate India's traditional craft skills into the museum's architecture and public spaces. Subsequently, the Vendor Development Programme engaged around 200 domestic and international firms and technology providers specializing in museum infrastructure, display systems, conservation, and immersive media. These initiatives support the Make in India vision, aiming to strengthen India's museum industry ecosystem and position the nation as a global hub for museum design, manufacturing, and cultural infrastructure development.