No decision yet on shifting Nizam’s jewels to Hyderabad, Centre tells Rajya SabhaThe Centre told Parliament that the Nizam’s jewels remain under high-security RBI custody since 1995, acknowledged their cultural significance, but said no decision has been taken to shift the collection to Hyderabad for permanent public display. By PTI Published Date - 30 January 2026, 08:37 AMNo decision yet on shifting Nizam’s jewels to Hyderabad: CentreNew Delhi: A set of Nizam’s jewels is under a “high-security custodial arrangement” with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and the Ministry of Culture recognises the historical, cultural and heritage significance of the jewellery, the government has informed Rajya Sabha. He was also asked whether the government proposes to relocate the collection to Hyderabad for a permanent public exhibition. The Ministry of Culture “recognises the historical, cultural and heritage significance of the Nizam’s Jewellery, including the public interest associated with these artefacts”, Shekhawat said. However, no decision has been taken at present to relocate the collection for a permanent public exhibition in Hyderabad, the minister said.