Central Vista Project क्या है?
ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठभूमि
मुख्य प्रावधान
9 points- 1.
Construction of a new triangular Parliament building adjacent to the existing one, with increased seating capacity.
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Development of a Common Central Secretariat to house all ministries, improving coordination and efficiency among government departments.
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Redevelopment of Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath) with improved public amenities, green spaces, and enhanced public access.
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Construction of new residences for the Prime Minister and Vice-President.
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Estimated cost initially around ₹20,000 crore, with various phases expected to extend beyond 2026.
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Aims to modernize infrastructure, improve working conditions for approximately 60,000 government employees, and enhance India's global image.
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Involves demolition of some existing structures and construction of new, earthquake-resistant buildings.
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Focus on sustainability, efficiency, and cultural preservation, while also addressing security concerns.
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The project is being executed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs through the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
दृश्य सामग्री
Central Vista Project: From Colonial Legacy to Modern Administrative Hub
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.
- Early 20th COriginal Central Vista designed by Edwin Lutyens & Herbert Baker for British India, establishing the administrative core.
- 2019Central Vista Redevelopment Project officially initiated by the Union Government, citing aging infrastructure and space constraints.
- 2020-2021Project faces legal challenges regarding environmental impact and necessity; Supreme Court upholds approval in January 2021, allowing work to proceed.
- September 2022Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath) inaugurated, marking a significant public amenity upgrade and symbolic renaming.
- May 2023New Parliament House inaugurated, symbolizing a modern legislative infrastructure and increased capacity.
- December 2025Union Cabinet approves new Delhi Metro corridors, including a crucial line connecting the Central Vista project area.
- Ongoing (2025-2029)Construction of Common Central Secretariat buildings and Kartavya Bhawans continues, aiming for integrated administrative functions.
- Beyond 2026Various phases of the Central Vista Project expected to extend, with metro connectivity completed by 2029.
हालिया विकास
5 विकासThe new Parliament House was inaugurated in May 2023.
Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath) was inaugurated in September 2022.
Construction of Common Central Secretariat buildings and other facilities, including the mentioned Kartavya Bhawans, is ongoing.
The project has faced debates and legal challenges regarding its environmental impact, cost, and necessity, which have largely been resolved by the Supreme Court.
Integration of new infrastructure like metro connectivity to support the functioning of the redeveloped area.