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India is set to get a new parliament building. The Indian parliament makes the historic move today from the well-loved circular Lutyens building to the mammoth lion-capitol-topped triangular edifice on Central Vista that is seen as the emblem of a New India. The new Parliament building was reportedly constructed at a cost of well over ₹ 1,300 crores.
The new building is triangular in shape, mostly because the plot of land that it is built on is a triangle.
The new Parliament building has three storeys and a built-up area of 64,500 sqm. The Lok Sabha chamber will have 888 seats, up from the existing 543, with the option of expanded seating up to 1,272. The Lok Sabha will be used for joint sittings of both Houses in the absence of a Central Hall.
The building has three ceremonial entrances on three sides for the President, the Vice-President, the Lok Sabha Speaker and the Prime Minister. The entrance for the public, including visitors for the Parliament tour, is likely to be on Parliament Street.
The new building is supposed to reduce electricity consumption by 30 per cent, compared to the old one. Rainwater-harvesting and water-recycling systems have been included. It has been designed to be more space efficient, and meant to function for the next 150 years.
The new Lok Sabha chamber has a peacock theme, with designs drawn from the national bird’s feathers carved on the walls and ceiling, complemented by teal carpets. The Rajya Sabha chamber has been decorated with the lotus as its theme, with red carpets. In both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, two MPs will be able to sit on one bench and each MP will have a touch screen on the desk. The Rajya Sabha chamber can accommodate 384 Members of Parliament (MPs), as opposed to the existing capacity of 250.
The new building has a Constitution Hall, where the journey of Indian democracy has been documented. MPs will have access to a lounge, dining hall and library. The building opens into a central courtyard with a banyan tree.There are six new committee rooms in the new building, as opposed to three in the old building. In addition, there are 92 rooms as offices for the Council of Ministers.
For the interior and exterior of the building, construction materials have been brought in from across the country, including sandstone from Dholpur and granite from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Similarly, the wood used in the decor is from Nagpur and craftsmen from Mumbai. Bhadohi weavers from Uttar Pradesh have made the traditional hand-knotted carpets for the building.
The 16-foot-tall bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi, will remain on the lawn between the old and new buildings. The building is replete with national symbols, including the national emblem - the Lion Capital of Ashoka - that weighs 9,500 kg and is 6.5 metres in height, and is visible from a distance. A structure of 6,500 kg was constructed on top of the central foyer. At the entrance, the Ashoka chakra and the words ‘Satyameva Jayate’ have been carved in stone.
A golden sceptre, given to Jawaharlal Nehru on the eve of Independence to mark the transfer of power from the British, will sit in the new Lok Sabha chamber. House proceedings, questions and other business - are being digitised. Besides, tablets and iPads will become a norm.
A gallery called ‘Shilp’ exhibits textile installations and pottery items. The gallery ‘Sthapatya’ exhibits the iconic monuments of India. Besides monuments, it also amalgamates yoga asanas.
At all the entrances of the building, auspicious animals as guardian statues will be exhibited. These include the elephant, the horse, the eagle, the swan, and mythical creatures shardula and makara. The contributions of around 60,000 workers - on-site and in various locations across the country - can be seen in the new building.
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