Tata Projects to complete the 64,500 sq m house by 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation of the new 64,500 sq m Parliament building which is expected to be completed by 2022.
“The start of the construction of Parliament House of India is one of the most important stages of our democratic traditions,” said Modi, calling on the people to build this new building of the Parliament together.
Tata Projects Limited signed the contract in September 2020 to build the new complex to accommodate any future increase in the number of members for the two houses of Parliament.
The triangular-shaped structure will have modern amenities such as a grand constitution hall, a lounge for MPs, multiple committee rooms, library, dining areas and ample parking space.
This new building will be built near the existing one as part of the Central Vista redevelopment project.
The existing Parliament building is a British-era structure whose foundation was laid in 1921 and completed in 1927. It was designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker who were responsible for the planning and construction of New Delhi – but this current structure was never intended or designed to be used as a parliament. Hence, it was decided to carry forth with the construction of the new parliament building. #construction #project /fiinews.com
