In Pics: PM Modi to inaugurate new parliament building on May 28; triangular structure gets final touches
Final touches are being given to the new parliament building and it is likely to be ready by the end of this month. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new triangular structure building on May 28.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new parliament building on May 28.
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Final touches are being given to the new parliament building and it is likely to be ready by the end of this month. According to sources, cleaning of civil structures has begun.
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Construction of the new triangular-shaped parliament building began two years ago. The new building is part of the redevelopment of the Central Vista, the nation's power corridor.
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Revamping the three-km road from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to the India Gate, constructing a common central secretariat, a new office and residence of the prime minister, and a new vice-president enclave are also part of the project being executed by the Central Public Works Department.
In December 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone of the new Parliament building which will have modern facilities. The new building is an intrinsic part of the vision of ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’.
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On March 30, PM Modi went for a surprise visit to the new parliament building. He spent more than an hour and inspected various works. He observed facilities coming up at both the Houses of the Parliament and also interacted with the construction workers.
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The New Parliament Building will have extensive usage of wooden structures for creation of interior as well as exterior décor, rooted in traditional elements. It will also have hand-knotted carpets from Bhadohi in Uttar Pradesh.
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Tata Projects Ltd is constructing the new Parliament building which will have a grand constitution hall to showcase India's democratic heritage, a lounge for members of Parliament, a library, multiple committee rooms, dining areas and ample parking space. The original deadline for completing the project was November last year. (With inputs from agencies)
