India, April 24 -- The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has floated tenders for renovating the North Block, which houses key ministries including home and finance, as part of the Central Vista redevelopment.

To be sure, under the 2019 Central Vista plan, both North and South Blocks are to be transformed into the Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum, showcasing 10,000 years of Indian history.

In December 2024, India signed an agreement with France for technical collaboration on preserving the buildings' original architecture during their conversion, drawing inspiration from heritage sites like the Louvre and Grand Palais in Paris.

The North Block repurposing project, estimated at Rs.338 crore, is to be completed in two years. Accord...