The Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts has an extravagant collection of heritage pieces (File)
New Delhi:
Delhi s three iconic buildings - the National Museum, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), the National Archives Annexe - emblematic of its history and culture are set to be demolished as part of the centre s Rs 20,000 crore Central Vista project that envisages a new Parliament building, and new residences for the Prime Minister and the Vice President.
The other buildings marked for demolition are: Shastri Bhavan, Krishi Bhavan, Vigyan Bhavan, Vice President s Residence, Jawahar Bhavan, Nirman Bhavan, Udyog Bhavan, Raksha Bhavan. The total area to be demolished is 4,58,820 square metres.
Central Vista Project Must Be Halted, Risks Lives During Pandemic: Petition in HC
Though the ASG agreed to an earlier hearing, the high court has posted the matter for May 17.
The Central Vista plan includes a new parliament building next to the current one. Photo: HCP Designs
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New Delhi: The Delhi high court on Tuesday posted to May 17 a petition which sought a halt to the Central Vista redevelopment project. The petition argued that the project did not constitute an âessential serviceâ; to the contrary, it posed âa threat to the lives of the citizens of Delhi and beyond, including the lives of the work force/labour engaged in the projectâ. The plea also cautioned that the project construction could prove to be a COVID-19 âsuperspreaderâ.
The three buildings, which will be built on the plot where IGNCA is currently located, would involve an expenditure of around Rs 3,200 crore, TOI has learnt. These buildings will have big entry and exit gates, and the porches will be long and spacious to accommodate over a dozen cars at one time.
NEW DELHI: The new office buildings that will come up and replace the existing ones along the Rajpath will get an identical and swanky look. The tenders for the first three such buildings with more facilities will be out next week as the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has received the go ahead from the Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC) and the Heritage Conservation Committee (HCC), sources said.
The three buildings, which will be built on the plot where IGNCA is currently located, would involve an expenditure of around Rs 3,200 crore, TOI has learnt. These buildings will have big entry and exit gates, and the porches will be long and spacious enough to accommodate over a dozen cars at one time. The government has not yet finalised the names for these future buildings which will fall under Common Central Secretariat (CCS), though sources said each building would get a name.
No iconic building to be demolished for central vista proj
By IANS |
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Wed, Mar 17 2021 14:21 IST |
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Hardeep singh puri in parliament today. Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, March 17 : Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Puri informed the Rajya Sabha that for the central vista project no iconic and historical buildings will be demolished and in the first phase of the project new parliament will be ready by 2022.
The Minister said that there is still no proposal on the usage of the old parliament building except suggestions from various quarters.
He also said after the project was ready it would accommodate around 50,000 employees and would have an underground shuttle system for accessibility.