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First look: Inside pictures of new Parliament building

Agencies | Last updated on - Jan 20, 2023, 11:16 IST

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Design of the new parliament building

The new Parliament building reflecting the aspirations of 135 crore Indians is being bulit alongside the existing Parliament building

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Working as an ensemble

The new building and the existing Parliament building will work together as an ensemble. This will facilitate the smooth and efficient functioning of operations of the Parliament.

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Blueprint of the new Parliament building

The new building will have a built-up area of about 65,000 square meters. Its triangular shape ensures optimum space utilisation.

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Spacious legislative chambers

The building will house larger chambers for the legislature. A larger Lok Sabha hall with a capacity of up to 888 seats. A larger Rajya Sabha hall with a capacity of up to 384 seats.

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A much bigger Lok Sabha floor plan

The Lok Sabha will be three times bigger than 888 seats, with ease of sitting for MPs. The theme is based on India's national bird, Peacock.

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Ample seating space in Rajya Sabha

The larger Rajya Sabha hall will have a capacity of up to 284 seats. It is based on India's national flower, Lotus.

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Revamped Sansad Bhavan

The Sansad Bhavan will contribute towards economic reviatalisation across the entire construction value chain and generate employment opportunities.

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State of the art Constitutional hall

The Constitutional hall symbolically and physically puts the Indian citizens at the heart of our democracy.

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Sophisticated audio-visual systems

The new building will have large Committee rooms equipped with the latest audio-visual systems. It will house functional, purpose-designed spaces to facilitate and deliver higher efficiency

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Embodiment of Indian heritage

The new building will reflect the vibrance and diversity of modern India, incorporating the nation's cultural and regional arts and crafts.

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The Central Lounge

The Central Lounge is being created to coplement the open courtyard. It is intended to be a place for members to interact. The courtyard will have the national tree, Banyan tree.

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Ultra modern office spaces

The building will have offices that are designed to be secure, and efficient and are equipped with the latest communications technology.

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A superior library experience

The new Parliament building library will efficiently serve the members for gathering information from archived material.

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Divyang friendly

The new building will be accessible to people with disabilities. They will be able to move around freely and independently.

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Energy efficient

The Platinum-rated green building, our new Sansad Bhavan will be a symbol of India's commitment to environmental sustainability.

Top Comment

Sudhakaran K

1096 days ago

People are floating in the dream of seeing a new India vibrant with unity peace progress prosperity ushering in a bright and beautiful future for the upcoming youngsters of to day!Also assume that a clean governance by decent gentlemanly politicians!

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