Overview
- The Assam government signed an agreement with JSW Group to construct a world-class heritage museum on a 45,000 sq ft site at the Khanapara sericulture farm in Guwahati.
- The state has allotted the land while JSW will fully fund and build the museum, according to the official announcement.
- Officials say the inaugural exhibition is planned to showcase the Vrindavani Vastra, a devotional textile linked to Srimanta Sankardev that is currently held at the British Museum.
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma previously said the British Museum agreed in principle to an 18‑month loan subject to conditions, and the new facility is positioned to meet those requirements.
- Planned features include advanced climate control and security systems, with leaders framing the museum as a hub for travelling exhibitions and global cultural exchange.