Archive · 31 May 2025
Farmagudi Shivaji Maharaj Museum Set to Open by April 2026
Imagine a cool new museum about the great king Shivaji is being built in a place called Farmagudi, Goa.
It's like a giant, modern history book!
The government is paying for it, and it's costing a lot of money.
This museum will be full of cool stuff and tell us about Shivaji's life.
The museum is planned to open by April 2026.
It's not just for looking; it's also meant to help the local people.
They hope that it will attract lots of tourists, create jobs, and give artists a place to show off their work.
The museum wants to host different events for people of all ages.
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Digital Museum will open to the public by April 2026.
The museum is being constructed in Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa.
Total cost of the project is Rs 125.6 crore.
The Centre is contributing Rs 97.4 crore to the project.
The museum will boost tourism and support local businesses.
- Who
- The tourism minister Rohan Khaunte announced the museum's opening.
- What
- Construction of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Digital Museum.
- When
- Expected to open to the public by April 2026.
- Where
- Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa.
- Why
- To boost hinterland tourism, support local businesses, and showcase Shivaji's life.
- Project Cost
- Rs 125.6 crore
- Expected Opening
- April 2026
- Museum Area
- 29,212 sqm
- Centre's Contribution
- Rs 97.4 crore
- State's Contribution
- Rs 28 crore