New Parliament building , New Delhi

Tomorrow, the nation will receive the gift of the new Parliament building. Here, you can find the complete program of the inauguration ceremony. 

New Parliament building , New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate new Parliament building on Sunday,28th may. Costing ₹971 crore, it showcases exquisite artwork and features ceremonial scepter 'Sengol' inspired by national symbols. Central government's vision behind the new campus. 

The new Parliament House will be inaugurated with traditional rituals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed that it will fill every Indian with pride. He shared a video of the new campus and encouraged people to share it with his 'voiceover' using the hashtag 'My Parliament My Pride'.

Several people are expressing their joy on #MyParliamentMyPride. Through very emotional voice-overs they are conveying a spirit of pride that our nation is getting a new Parliament which will keep working to fulfil people’s aspirations with more vigour.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 27, 2023

Here is the revised program for the inauguration ceremony of The New Parliament House:

• 7:15 am: Prime Minister Modi arrives for the puja. 
• 7:30 am: Worship begins at the Mahatma Gandhi statue pandal. 
• 9:00 am: Program in Lok Sabha Chambers. 
• 9:30 am: Prayer meeting in the Parliament lobby. 
• 12:00 pm: Prime Minister Modi arrives at the Prime Minister's Parliament office. 
• 12:07 pm: National Anthem.
• 12:10 pm: Welcome speech by the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha. 
• 12:17 pm: Screening of two films on Parliament. 
• 12:29 pm: Reading of Vice President Dhankhar's message by Harivansh, followed by the President's message. 
• 12:43 pm: Speech by Om Birla.
• 1:00 pm: Prime Minister releases a special coin and stamp. 
• 1:10 pm: Prime Minister Modi's speech. 
• 1:30 pm: Vote of thanks by the Lok Sabha Secretary General.

The need for the new Parliament building, spread over an area of 65,000 square meters, is driven by five major factors. According to the project website, the old Parliament has shown signs of crisis and excessive usage over time. The construction of the new building aims to ensure skilled space utilization, a secure foundational framework, the latest communication technology, and structural security and operational requirements.

Limited seating capacity:

Based on the delimitation exercise conducted according to the 1971 census, the current Lok Sabha has 545 seats. The project website states, "The seating arrangement is cramped and burdensome, with no desks beyond the second row," highlighting the security risks associated with limited space for movements. As per the floor plan, the new Parliament will have a seating capacity of 888 seats, capable of accommodating a total of 1,272 seats for joint sessions.

The new Parliament building aims to address the shortcomings of the old structure and provide an enhanced environment for legislative proceedings, incorporating modern amenities and ensuring the safety and security of the premises.

FAQs:

Que 1.Where is new parliament of India situated?

Ans 1.The new Parliament building is situated at the center of the Central Vista on Sansad Marg in Gokul Nagar, New Delhi, right next to the old Parliament building.

Que 2.What is the cost of the new parliament building ?

Ans 2.Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the new Parliament House on Sunday, May 28 which cost ₹971 crore.

Que 3. What is the detail of new parliament?

Ans 3. The Parliament House features three entrances, namely Gyan Dwar, Shakti Dwar, and Karma Dwar. In addition, the new building will include a Chola era 'Sengol' that was presented to India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, on the occasion of Indian Independence.