Source: Lok Sabha Secretariat, centralvista.gov.in
New Parliament Building: Key information
New Parliament Building
| Foundation laid | December 10, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Construction started | January, 2021 |
| Workers involved | 60,000 (Around) |
| Man-days created | 23,04,095 |
| Steel used | 26,045 MT |
| Cement used | 63,807 MT |
| Fly Ash used | 9,686 cubic meter |
| Total doors & windows | 1,700 |
| Total cost | ₹925 crore plus |
| Construction completed, dedicated to nation | May 28, 2023 |
| Total entry gates | 06 |
| Name of entry gates | Makar & Hans (dedicated to water), Shardul & Garuda (dedicated to sky) and Ashva & Gaja (dedicated to land) |
| Wood | Shagaun from Maharashtra |
| Carpet in both chambers | Bhadohi (Uttar Pradesh) |
| Stonework | Rajasthan |
| Floorwork | Bamboo wood from Tripura |
| Marble | Gujarat |
| Design of Lok Sabha Chmaber based upon | National bird peacock |
| Design of Lok Rajya Sabha chanber based upon | National flower lotus |
| In the centre of the building | National tree the Banyan (Ficus bengalensis) |
| Length of corridor | 3.5 km |
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May 28, 2023 09:48
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