Parliament redevelopment: Centre finalises architecture firm, deadline

The cost of consultancy has been set at Rs 229.75 crore

The central public works department (CPWD) has finalised the architecture firm and deadline for redeveloping the Parliament complex and the central vista of the capital. The mammoth project that involves setting of a central secretariat complex, housing all central government departments and ministries, and redeveloping the old Parliament building or setting up a new structure is aimed to be complete by March, 2024.

While the deadline for redevelopment of central vista – the three kilometer stretch between India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan on Raisina Hill – has been set at November 2021. The Parliament is expected to be ready by