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7 YEARS TRANSFORMATION THROUGH

Building a New India TECHNOLOGY

MIRROR OF A SELF-RELIANT INDIA

India is the world’s largest democracy, and the temple of this democracy is the
Parliament House. Where the future of the country is decided. The existing Parliament
House was constructed 100 years ago. In these 100 years it has been repaired and
renovated several times as per the requirements. It is no longer possible to increase
the seating capacity in the old structure, nor is it possible to change the technology to
upgrade it. In such a situation, to enable smooth functioning of the Government the
new Parliament House and the Central Vista Project became the need for a new India
of the 21st century...

The new Parliament House will be spread over interior decoration will provide a unique example
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an area of 64,500 square metres, cherishing of regional art, craft and architecture along with
the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. The a glimpse into the Indian culture. From security
construction of the new four-storey edifice point of view it will be impenetrable and it will
will cost of Rs 971 Crore, and the Parliament also be equipped with earthquake resistant
House will be completed within next 21 months technology
i.e., till the 75th anniversary of the country’s n It has been targeted to set up separate offices
Independence for all MPs which will be constructed near Shram
Its triangular design inspired by our cultural Shakti Bhawan. MPs’ offices will be equipped
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diversity will make it special. The new building with digital interface and modern facilities. There
is being designed in a triangle shape, whose will be constitution hall, library, committee rooms

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