Traces the historical origins of the Central Vista and highlights key milestones in its recent redevelopment project, providing a chronological overview of this significant government initiative.
Traces the historical origins of the Central Vista and highlights key milestones in its recent redevelopment project, providing a chronological overview of this significant government initiative.
Original Central Vista designed by Edwin Lutyens & Herbert Baker for British India, establishing the administrative core.
Central Vista Redevelopment Project officially initiated by the Union Government, citing aging infrastructure and space constraints.
Project faces legal challenges regarding environmental impact and necessity; Supreme Court upholds approval in January 2021, allowing work to proceed.
Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath) inaugurated, marking a significant public amenity upgrade and symbolic renaming.
New Parliament House inaugurated, symbolizing a modern legislative infrastructure and increased capacity.
Union Cabinet approves new Delhi Metro corridors, including a crucial line connecting the Central Vista project area.
Construction of Common Central Secretariat buildings and Kartavya Bhawans continues, aiming for integrated administrative functions.
Various phases of the Central Vista Project expected to extend, with metro connectivity completed by 2029.
Original Central Vista designed by Edwin Lutyens & Herbert Baker for British India, establishing the administrative core.
Central Vista Redevelopment Project officially initiated by the Union Government, citing aging infrastructure and space constraints.
Project faces legal challenges regarding environmental impact and necessity; Supreme Court upholds approval in January 2021, allowing work to proceed.
Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath) inaugurated, marking a significant public amenity upgrade and symbolic renaming.
New Parliament House inaugurated, symbolizing a modern legislative infrastructure and increased capacity.
Union Cabinet approves new Delhi Metro corridors, including a crucial line connecting the Central Vista project area.
Construction of Common Central Secretariat buildings and Kartavya Bhawans continues, aiming for integrated administrative functions.
Various phases of the Central Vista Project expected to extend, with metro connectivity completed by 2029.
Construction of a new triangular Parliament building adjacent to the existing one, with increased seating capacity.
Development of a Common Central Secretariat to house all ministries, improving coordination and efficiency among government departments.
Redevelopment of Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath) with improved public amenities, green spaces, and enhanced public access.
Construction of new residences for the Prime Minister and Vice-President.
Estimated cost initially around ₹20,000 crore, with various phases expected to extend beyond 2026.
Aims to modernize infrastructure, improve working conditions for approximately 60,000 government employees, and enhance India's global image.
Involves demolition of some existing structures and construction of new, earthquake-resistant buildings.
Focus on sustainability, efficiency, and cultural preservation, while also addressing security concerns.
The project is being executed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs through the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
Traces the historical origins of the Central Vista and highlights key milestones in its recent redevelopment project, providing a chronological overview of this significant government initiative.
The Central Vista, originally conceived as the administrative heart of British India, is undergoing a significant transformation to meet the functional and symbolic needs of modern India, addressing infrastructure aging and space constraints while enhancing public spaces.
Construction of a new triangular Parliament building adjacent to the existing one, with increased seating capacity.
Development of a Common Central Secretariat to house all ministries, improving coordination and efficiency among government departments.
Redevelopment of Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath) with improved public amenities, green spaces, and enhanced public access.
Construction of new residences for the Prime Minister and Vice-President.
Estimated cost initially around ₹20,000 crore, with various phases expected to extend beyond 2026.
Aims to modernize infrastructure, improve working conditions for approximately 60,000 government employees, and enhance India's global image.
Involves demolition of some existing structures and construction of new, earthquake-resistant buildings.
Focus on sustainability, efficiency, and cultural preservation, while also addressing security concerns.
The project is being executed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs through the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
Traces the historical origins of the Central Vista and highlights key milestones in its recent redevelopment project, providing a chronological overview of this significant government initiative.
The Central Vista, originally conceived as the administrative heart of British India, is undergoing a significant transformation to meet the functional and symbolic needs of modern India, addressing infrastructure aging and space constraints while enhancing public spaces.
