- The building is a part of the redevelopment of the Central Vista project.
- On December 10, 2020, PM Modi laid the foundation stone of this new Parliament building.
- The project was earlier targeted to be completed by October 2022, but got delayed due to various reasons.
- It will have a built-up area of approximately 65,000 square metres.
- It will include Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Central Hall Joint Session, Central Lounge, Constitutional Hall and offices.
- The building is triangular in shape and will have a lifespan of more than 150 years.
- It can seat 888 members in the chamber of the lower house and 300 members in the chamber of the upper house.
- In September 2020, the contract for the construction of the new Parliament House was awarded to Tata Projects at an estimated cost of Rs 862 crore.
- However, the cost of the project crossed Rs 1000 crore.
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