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The building will have a built area of 20866 m<sup>2</sup> (excluding open-sky area within the structure), which makes it 4022 m<sup>2</sup> (approximately 1 acre) more spacious than existing circular structure of 16844 m<sup>2</sup> (diameter 170 m) excluding its open area.[[File:Details of the New Parliament Building AOzpFXocKI.webm|thumb|Details of the New Parliament Building, released for the Groundbreaking Ceremony]] |
The building will have a built area of 20866 m<sup>2</sup> (excluding open-sky area within the structure), which makes it 4022 m<sup>2</sup> (approximately 1 acre) more spacious than existing circular structure of 16844 m<sup>2</sup> (diameter 170 m) excluding its open area.[[File:Details of the New Parliament Building AOzpFXocKI.webm|thumb|Details of the New Parliament Building, released for the Groundbreaking Ceremony]] |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
Revision as of 14:28, 20 March 2021
New parliament building, India | |
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General information | |
Status | Under construction[1] |
Type | Legislative building |
Address | Plot no. 118, Sansad Marg, New Delhi, India |
Town or city | New Delhi |
Country | India |
Groundbreaking | 1 October 2020 |
Construction started | 10 December 2020 |
Completed | July 2022 (planned) |
Cost | ₹971 crore (equivalent to ₹11 billion or US$140 million in 2023) |
Client | Government of India |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 4[2] |
Floor area | 64,500 sq ft (5,990 m2) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Bimal Patel |
Architecture firm | HCP Design |
Main contractor | Tata projects |
Other information | |
Seating capacity |
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As part of India's Central Vista Redevelopment Project, a new parliament building is under construction in New Delhi. Once completed, it will be the seat of the Parliament of India, which currently occupies Parliament House, located directly opposite the new building's site.
Background
Proposals for a new parliament building to replace the existing complex emerged in early 2010s on account of stability concerns with older structure.[3] A committee to suggest several alternatives to the current building had been set up by then-Speaker Mira Kumar in 2012. The present building, a 93-year-old structure, suffers from inadequacy of space to house members and their staff and is thought to suffer from structural issues. The building does, however, need to be protected because of its heritage.[4]
Commencement
The Indian government in 2019 launched the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, with the construction of a new parliament building as a part, alongside other projects in New Delhi, including revamping Rajpath, making a new office and residence for the Indian prime minister, and combining all ministerial buildings in a single central secretariat.[5]
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new building was held in October 2020 and the foundation stone was laid on 10 December 2020.[6][7]
Although the laying of the foundation stone was allowed, Justice A. M. Khanwilkar of the Supreme Court of India put a hold on Central Vista Redevelopment Project at whole till resolution of pleas received against the project in the court.[8] On 10 December 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the building. The ceremony included a sarva dharma prarthana, or an inter-faith prayer service, performed by religious leaders.[9][10] The project was cleared in a majority judgment of the Supreme Court in January 2021, with riders for environmental concerns, and work on the building was begun.[11]
Description
According to Bimal Patel, the architect in charge of the redesign of Central Vista, the new complex is likely to have a triangular shape. It will be built next to the existing complex and will be slightly bigger than former one.[12][13][14]
The building will have a life of more than 150 years.[2] It is designed to be earthquake resistant and will incorporate architectural styles from different parts of India.[7] The proposed chambers for the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha will have large seating capacities to accommodate more members than are currently present, since the number of MPs may increase with India's growing population and consequent future delimitation. The Lok Sabha may need to have 888 members by 2026. The new complex will have 888 seats in the Lok Sabha chamber and 384 seats in the Rajya Sabha chamber. Unlike the present parliament building, it will not have a central hall and the Lok Sabha chamber itself will be able to house 1224 members in case of a joint session.[7] The rest of the building will have 4 floors with offices of ministers and committee rooms.[2]
The building will have a built area of 20866 m2 (excluding open-sky area within the structure), which makes it 4022 m2 (approximately 1 acre) more spacious than existing circular structure of 16844 m2 (diameter 170 m) excluding its open area.
See also
References
- ^ Rajagopal, Krishnadas (5 January 2021). "Supreme Court approves Central Vista project". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ a b c Dash, Dipak K (11 December 2020). "New Parliament building will last 150 years, its Houses can seat 150% more MPs". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ "Delhi may see a new Parliament building". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 13 July 2012. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ^ Firstpost (13 July 2012). "Speaker sets up panel to suggest new home for Parliament". Firstpost. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
- ^ "Central Vista Redevelopment Project". Drishti IAS. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ "Groundwork for new Parliament Building Begins, To be completed in 22 Months". 1 October 2020 – via www.bloombergquint.com.
- ^ a b c Mathew, Liz (6 December 2020). "PM Modi to lay foundation stone for new Parliament building on December 10". The Indian Express. New Delhi. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ "Supreme Court allows foundation-laying ceremony for new Parliament building". The Hindu. 7 December 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "'Historic Day': PM Modi After Laying Foundation of New Parliament". TheQuint. 10 December 2020. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
- ^ "Religious leaders perform 'Sarva Dharma Prarthana' at foundation stone laying ceremony of new Parliament building". ANI News. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- ^ "Supreme Court clears redevelopment plan for Central Vista project". Hindustan Times. 5 January 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ Nidhi Sharma (16 January 2020). "New parliament plan: Twin-sharing seat, many aisles". Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ Arnab Dutta (16 January 2020). "New PM house, PMO & Parliament before 2024; ministries along central vista". Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ Anisha Dutta (31 January 2020). "New Parliament complex may seat 1,350 members". Retrieved 1 February 2020.