Ahead of the start of the Budget Session on January 31, the Centre has released images of the new Parliament building. The construction of the new Parliament building is already in full swing. Being constructed by Tata Projects Limited as a part of the Central Vista project, the new Parliament building will have larger halls, a library, plenty of parking, and committee rooms.
Here's the latest pictures of the building released by Centre
According to the Ministry officials, the new Parliament building will be ready by the end of January. The government, however, is yet to announce if the Budget Session will begin in the new building or if the second part of the session would be held in it.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the new Parliament building in December 2020. The new Parliament building has a cost of Rs. 862 crores. The construction contract was awarded to Tata Projects Ltd. (TPL) in September 2020 by Central Public Works Department (CPWD) after bidding. The construction of the building started on 1 October 2020 after a foundation-laying ceremony.
Parliament Building Central Lounge: The open courtyard will be followed by the centre lounge in the new Parliament structure. The banyan tree, India's national tree, serves as its inspiration.