10 Things to Know About the New Parliament of India

 

1. The new Parliament building is located in the Central Vista area of New Delhi.
2. The building is triangular in shape and has a built-up area of 64,500 square meters.
3. The new Parliament building has three main gates: Gyan Dwar, Shakti Dwar, and Karma Dwar.
4. The building has a grand Constitution Hall to showcase India's democratic heritage.
5. The new Parliament building has a lounge for MPs, a library, multiple committee rooms, dining areas, and ample parking space.
   
   
6. The material used for the new building has been acquired from across the country.
   
7. The building can comfortably seat 888 members in the Lok Sabha chamber and 300 in the Rajya Sabha chamber.
   
   
   
8. The new Parliament building is a "platinum-rated green building" with a focus on energy efficiency.
9. The new Parliament building is also 'divyang-friendly'.
10. The new Parliament building was inaugurated on May 28, 2023 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Here are some additional details about the new Parliament building:

• The building was designed by a team of architects led by Bimal Patel.
• The construction of the new Parliament building began in 2020 and was completed in 2023.
• The cost of the construction of the new Parliament building was ₹971 crore (US$126 million).
• The new Parliament building is expected to be used for the next 100 years.

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