Parliament Question: Display of Nizam’s jewels in Hyderabad

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 34 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.01.2026 DISPLAY OF NIZAM’S JEWELS IN HYDERABAD 34. SHRI S NIRANJAN REDDY: Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware that 173 remarkable pieces of the Nizam’s Jewels have been securely stored in the vaults of the Reserve Bank of India since 1995; (b) whether the Government recognises the deep cultural, historical, and emotional significance of the Nizam’s jewels to the people and heritage of Hyderabad and the long- standing public sentiment that these artefacts should be displayed in the city of their origin; (c) whether the Government proposes to relocate the collection to Hyderabad for a permanent public exhibition; and (d) if so, the details of the plans and the timeline fixed for completion of such relocation? ANSWER MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM (GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT) (a) Yes Sir. (b) Ministry of Culture recognizes the historical, cultural and heritage significance of the Nizam’s Jewellery including the public interest associated with these artefacts. (c) and (d) As per the existing MoU with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for security, insurance and conservation considerations, the Jewellery is under a high-value, high-security custodial arrangement with the Reserve Bank of India. However, no decision has been taken at present to relocate the collection for a permanent public exhibition in Hyderabad. *****