MP: Minto Hall to undergo renovation

In order to build a world class ultra modern convention centre, Madhya Pradesh government will renovate the historic Minto Hall (Old Vidhan Sabha) here without disturbing its original structure at an estimated cost of Rs 32 crore.
The government has appointed Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation as nodal agency for the purpose, a Public Relation Department official said today.
Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker Dr Sitasharan Sharma and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch the renovation work tomorrow.
The ultramodern 500-seater convention centre will be constructed in the old Vidhan Sabha by maintaining originality of Minto Hall.
The objective of the project is to restore Minto Hall to its original condition and develop it as an international convention centre, the official said.

In view of special importance of Minto Hall, the state government had constituted an apex committee headed by the then Chief Secretary Rakesh Sahni for selection of architect.

It also has School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) Prof. Ajay Khare as its member. The panel has already shortlisted the architect for the purpose.
The government has set a target to complete this work by December, 2017.
Madhya Pradesh Home and Jail Minister Babulal Gaur, district in-charge and Panchayats & Rural Development Minister Gopal Bhargava, Public Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Narottam Mishra, Higher and Technical Education Minister Umashankar Gupta, Minister of State for Tourism and Culture Surendra Patwa, State Tourism Development Corporation's Chairman Tapan Bhowmik among others would be present on the occasion.