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  • PM will dedicate ‘YashoBhoomi’ to the nation at Dawrka, Delhiindia


    One of the world’s largest facilities

    With a total project area of over 8.9 lakh square metre and total built up area of more than 1.8 lakh square metre, YashoBhoomi will find its place among the world’s largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) facilities.

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    Seating capacity of around 6,000 guests

    The main auditorium is the plenary hall for the convention center and is equipped with a seating capacity of around 6,000 guests. It has one of the most innovative automated seating systems which allows the floor to be a flat floor or an auditorium style tiered seating.

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    ​​Built across more than 73 thousand square metres of area

    The Convention Center, built across more than 73000 square metres of area, comprises 15 convention rooms including the main auditorium, the grand ballroom and 13 meeting rooms with a total capacity of holding 11,000 delegates.

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    World class experience for the visitors

    The auditorium provides wooden floors and the acoustic wall panels used in the auditorium will ensure the world class experience for the visitors.

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    ​The Grand Ballroom

    With a unique petal ceiling, the great ballroom can host around 2,500 guests. It also has an extended open area that can seat up to 500 people.

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    Exhibition halls

    The exhibition halls, built across over 1.07 lakh square metres, will host exhibitions, trade fairs, and business events.

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    Representing Indian culture

    The exhibition halls in Yasobhoomi consists of materials inspired from Indian culture in the form of terrazzo floors representing rangolis patterns, suspended sound absorbent metal cylinders and lit up patterned walls.

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    Strong commitment towards sustainability

    YashoBhoomi is equipped with a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment system with 100% wastewater reuse, rainwater harvesting, rooftop solar panels and its campus has received Green Cities Platinum certification from CII’s Indian Green Building Council.

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    Support areas

    YashoBhoomi’s foyer will house various support areas such as Media rooms, VVIP lounges, Cloak facilities, visitor information centre, ticketing among others.

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    Connectivity

    YashoBhoomi will also be connected to Delhi Airport Metro Express line with the inauguration of the new metro station at Dwarka Sector 25.

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  • Congress Working Committee Meetindia


    ​​​Congress leader Sonia Gandhi ​

    Sonia Gandhi said that the CWC panel stands ready to write a new chapter of development with dignity for all people of poll-bound Telangana and the nation​

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    ​​​Congress condemns centre’s actions​

    Congress strongly opposes the Centre’s efforts to suppress opposition and limit parliamentary scrutiny.​

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    ​​​BJP’s actions against opposition parties​

    ​Meeting discussed that BJP is taking vindictive actions against opposition parties due to the success of INDIA bloc meets.​

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    ​​​CWC plans for upcoming elections​

    Top Congress leaders strategize to secure victory in upcoming state assembly polls and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.​

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    ​​​Congress meeting in Telangana​

    ​Holding the CWC meeting in Telangana signals the party’s commitment to challenge the ruling party in the state.​

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    ​​Centre’s failures​

    ​Kharge criticizes the Modi-led Centre for failing to control inflation, unemployment, and other issues.​

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    ​​​Key attendees at CWC meeting​

    Kharge leads Congress meet with Sonia, Rahul, and others; 84 out of 90 invitees attend, including 4 sitting CMs.​

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    ​​​Kharge’s leadership​

    This CWC meeting marks the first since Mallikarjun Kharge assumed the role of Congress president.​

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    ​​Congress’s commitment to democracy​

    Congress vows to uphold democracy, social justice, and the rights of the common people.

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    ​​Congress condemns centre’s actions​

    Congress strongly opposes the Centre’s efforts to suppress opposition and limit parliamentary scrutiny.

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    ​​​Kharge: BJP denting India’s image​

    Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes BJP for violence and damage to India’s progressive image.​

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  • PM Modi inaugurates Yashobhoomi convention centreindia


    State-of-the-art convention centre

    PM Modi in​augurates Phase-1 of ‘Yashobhoomi’, a state-of-the-art convention and expo centre, in Dwarka, Delhi; project costs Rs 5,400 crore

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    PM inaugurates extension of Delhi Airport line

    Delhi Metro will also increase the operational speed of Metro trains on Airport Express Line from 90 to 120 km/hr reducing the travel time. The extension of Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to the new ‘Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25’ metro station.

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    PM Modi visits exhibition

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits an exhibition during the inauguration of India International Convention and Expo Centre

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    PM Modi takes metro ride

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled via metro on his way to inaugurate India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC).

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    PM Modi launches ‘Vishwakarma’ scheme

    The scheme will register ‘Vishwakarmas’, who create using their hands and tools, at no cost through Common Services Centres, utilising the biometric-based ‘PM Vishwakarma’ portal.

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    One of the world’s largest convention centre

    ​The Convention Center, built across more than 73 thousand square metres of area, comprises 15 convention rooms including the Main auditorium, the Grand ballroom and 13 meeting rooms with a total capacity of holding 11,000 delegates.​

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    World’s largest mice facility

    Yashobhoomi is among the world’s largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) facilities. The Main auditorium is the plenary hall for the Convention Center and is equipped with a seating capacity of around 6,000 guests.​

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    One of the largest exhibition halls

    ​The Grand Ballroom, with a unique petal ceiling, can host around 2,500 guests. It also has an extended open area that can seat up to 500 people. The 13 meeting rooms that are spread across eight floors are envisaged to hold a variety of meetings of different scales.​

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    PM Modi dedicates ‘Yashobhoomi’ to nation

    ​PM’s vision of having a world class infrastructure for hosting meetings, conferences and exhibitions in the country will be strengthened with the operationalization of Phase 1 of India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) called ‘Yashobhomi’ at Dwarka.​

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  • Nation celebrates PM Modi's 73rd birthdayindia


    PM Modi architect of new India: Yogi

    CM Yogi said, “I pray to god for his long and healthy life. The whole world witnessed a ‘new Bharat’ under his leadership. For the first time, the government’s welfare schemes have reached the doorstep of the poor without any discrimination. He has brought a massive change in the lives of all the countrymen”.

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    73g laddoo for PM’s 73rd birthday

    Celebrations were held in Varanasi, the Parliamentary constituency of PM Modi. Instead of a cake, a 73-kg-laddoo cake was cut on the occasion. Varanasi is The ‘Akhand Ramayana Path’ was also held at the temple. Meanwhile, on Varanasi’s Ganga Ghat, the ‘Ganga Aarti’ was performed.

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    Leader who lives in every Indian’s heart: Amit Shah on PM Modi

    “I wish a very happy birthday to the popular PM of the country, who has brought prosperity and confidence in the lives of crores of people through his foresight, tireless hard work and selfless service. I also pray to God for your long life and good health,” he wrote on X

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    PM Modi inaugurates extension of Delhi metro airport line

    On his metro ride to inaugurate the Yashobhoomi convention centre, in Dwarka, PM Modi was wished by fellow passengers. He interacted with the passengers as they sang ‘Happy birthday Modi Ji’

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    Students in West Bengal dress up as PM

    Several children in West Bengal’s Siliguri wore PM Modi face masks, and donned attire similar to that of the Prime Minister while cutting cake as a part of his 73rd birthday celebrations.

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    Congress chief Kharge extends wishes

    Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, in his post on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) wished PM Modi and wrote “My best wishes to PM Shri Narendra Modi ji on his birthday. May he be blessed with good health and long life,”

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    1.25km long congratulatory card for PM Modi

    On Saturday, 400 blind children associated with the ‘National Association for the Blind’ took out a march, carrying in hand a 1.25 km long congratulatory card that comprises praiseworthy works done by the Prime Minister during the last nine years.

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    Dalai Lama prays for PM Modi’s good health

    The Buddhist leader prayed for the good health of the Prime Minister and wished him success in “fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people and contributing to the creation of a more compassionate, peaceful world.”

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    PM inaugurates Yashobhoomi and launches Vishwakarma scheme

    On his birthday, at the inauguration of the Yashobhoomi convention centre PM Modi also launched Vishwakarma scheme which will benefit about 30 lakh families of traditional artisans and craftsmen, including weavers, goldsmiths, blacksmiths, laundry workers, and barbers.

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  • PM Modi unveils Vishwakarma scheme at Yashobhoomi inaugurationindia


    PM launches Vishwakarma scheme

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched ‘PM Vishwakarma scheme’ with the aim to benefit 30 lakh families of traditional artisans and craftsmen.

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    PM inaugrates Yashobhoomi

    PM Modi announced the scheme at inauguration of the Rs 5,400 crore first phase of the India International Convention Centre (IICC), named Yashobhoomi in Dwarka.

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    Sprawling venue for grand conventions

    The Yashobhoomi Centre spans across an area of more than 70,000 square metres and includes convention rooms and a main auditorium. The centre can accommodate up to 10,000 delegates.

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    Local to global

    The Yashobhoomi centre will aim to showcase the talent of skilled labourers to the whole world and aid in making India’s local products global.

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    Central government initiative

    The Vishwakarma scheme will be funded by the Union government with an outlay of Rs 13k crore. The artists will be provided recognition through PM Vishwakarma certificate and ID card.

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    Artisan empowerment programme

    PM Modi announced that artisans will receive comprehensive training and throughout this training period, they will be granted a daily stipend of Rs 500.

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    Loans for artisans without guarantee

    Government will provide loans upto Rs 3 lakh on low interest rates and without any (bank) guarantee under the PM Vishwakarma scheme. Government will provide Rs 1 lakh loan in the beginning.

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    Commemorative stamp sheets unveiled

    PM also unveiled 18 customised stamp sheets covering the 18 traditional trades whose workers are covered under the scheme along with a toolkit e-booklet.

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    Gifts for G20 leaders

    The G20 delegates were presented gifts made by Vishwakarma artisans and craftsmen, PM Modi said in his speech today.

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    Conference tourism potential

    PM Modi emphasized that conference tourism, with an estimated worth of Rs 25 lakh crore, offers a significant opportunity for India.

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  • Congress addresses rally in poll-bound Telanganaindia


    Congress holds rally in Telangana

    Former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, current president Mallikarjun Kharge & MP Rahul Gandhi addressed a public rally at Vijayabheri Sabha in Telangana ahead of assembly elections.

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    Gandhi centre in Hyderabad

    Congress leaders laid foundation stone for the Gandhi Knowledge & Training Center to be established in Bowenpally in Hyderabad.

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    Party pledges 6 guarantees

    Former party chief Sonia Gandhi promised to fulfill ‘6 guarantees’ if voted to power in a bid to replicate its Karnataka victory.

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    Guarantee benefits unveiled

    The six promised guarantees include a Mahalaxmi scheme wherein women will be provided Rs 2,500 a month, free travel on state buses and domestic LPG cylinder at Rs 500.

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    Dream for Telangana

    “It is my dream to see Congress govt in Telangana that will work for all sections of society”, Sonia Gandhi said while asking the people to support the party.

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    Elevating Telangana’s future

    Sonia Gandhi concluded by saying that she had the opportunity to be part of the birth of state Telangana and wants to take it to a new height.

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    United against opposition

    Congress MP Rahul Gandhi while addressing the rally said that Congress is not just fighting BRS, it is fighting BRS, BJP and AIMIM who are all together.

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    ‘Congress Delivers Promises’: Kharge

    Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that the Congress brought MNREGA scheme, food security law and education law, adding that the party does what it says.

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    Disputed Telangana’s legacy

    Kharge also said that the Congress helped liberate Telangana and made it a separate state. However, there are other people taking the credit and publicising it across the world.

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    CWC meeting

    Earlier in the day, Congress also held a CWC meeting in Hyderabad where party leaders expressed optimism about receiving a “clear mandate” for the upcoming assembly elections.

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  • Trip Down The Memory Lane: Unseen Pictures of Old Parliament Buildingindia


    Parliament Building

    The Parliament House has stood for over 96 years as a guardian and a repository of India’s democratic journey.

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    Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker

    The current Parliament building was designed in the 1920s by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker as a ‘Council House.’

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    Lord Irwin

    Opened by Lord Irwin on January 18, 1927, the landmark has witnessed colonial rule, World War II, the dawn of Independence, the adoption of the Constitution, and many legislations.

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    Repository Of India’s History

    Historians and conservation architects describe the old Parliament building as a “repository of India’s history” and an “architectural jewel” of Delhi.

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    Architectural Marvel

    The historic building has a circular design and an impressive colonnade of 144 creamy sandstone on the first floor. It was opened at a time when the new imperial capital of the British Raj, New Delhi, was being constructed at a site in the Raisina Hill area.

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    Landmark Building

    This is a landmark building that witnessed the dawn of free India, its famed chambers heard the echoes of first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s ‘Tryst with destiny’ speech.

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    Constitution Of India

    After independence, the Parliament house served as the seat of the Constituent Assembly from 1947–1950. The Constitution of India was created here, under the presidency of Rajendra Prasad.

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    Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha

    The design was never suitable to accommodate a bicameral legislature, i.e. a legislature with two houses: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, that can accommodate around 552 members.

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    Sentinel Of Time

    The old Parliament building witnessed nearly a century of the modern history of India.

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  • Special Parliament session commences todayindia


    PM Modi addresses press before the session

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Press ahead of the special session of Parliament on Monday. Union ministers, Arjun Ram Meghwal and Pralhad Joshi were also present with PM Modi.

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    ‘Small session, significant implications’

    ​Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the press address said that that although the special session is small, it will generate significant results.

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    ​PM Modi hails Chandrayaan 3 and G2o summit​

    PM Modi said Shiv Shakti point has become a point of inspiration. He further stated the successful G20 summit is a matter of pride for the nation.

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    8 new bills to be dicussed

    A total of eight bills have been listed for consideration and passage during the special session of Parliament.

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    ​PM Modi recalls 75 years of the Parliament​

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the Parliament recalled historical moments of the Parliament. He stated that this Parliament will continue to inspire upcoming generations.

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    PM Modi praises Parliament’s staff

    PM Modi in his address also praised the staff of the Parliament. He said that each and every staff member ensured the smooth functioning of the Parliament.

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    Appreciates journalists covering Parliament

    Prime Minister Modi also appreciated the journalists who covers Parliament’s affair. He said they played important role in effective communication.​

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    Opposition leaders marks their presence

    Mallikarjun Kharge, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury also addressed Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha respectively. Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi were also present in the Lok Sabha.

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  • PM Narendra Modi walks to new Parliament building with cabinet colleagues and MPsindia


    New Parliament Building

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked to the new Parliament building along with his cabinet colleagues, soon after the culmination of a special function in the Central Hall of the old Parliament building.

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    Parliament House

    The Lok Sabha had officially notified the new building of the Parliament as the Parliament House of India on September 19, 2023.

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    Joint Photo Session

    Members of the Parliament gathered for a joint photo session ahead of the Parliament session in the New Building of the Parliament. PM Narendra Modi, Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha Chairman Om Birla and other Parliamentarians were present for the joint photo session.

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    Central Hall Program

    PM Narendra Modi urged Members of Parliament to reaffirm the commitment to make India a developed nation by 2047 and described the move to the new Parliament building as a new beginning towards a new future. He was addressing a gathering of MPs at the historic Central Hall of the old Parliament building during a function to commemorate the rich legacy of the Parliament of India.

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    Custodian Of India’s Democracy

    With the new Parliament building, the Indian Parliament, the custodian of India’s democratic ethos and the embodiment of its democratic norms and ideals, undergoes a metamorphosis and emerges stronger than ever before, to address the challenges of the 21st century.

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    Architectural Marvel

    The new Parliament building has been constructed alongside the current Parliament building with its interior themed around three national symbols: the lotus, the peacock, and the banyan tree.

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    Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha

    The Lok Sabha chamber in the new Parliament building has 888 seats and the Rajya Sabha chamber inside the new Parliament building has 384 seats.

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    ​State-Of-The-Art Building

    The new Parliament building features a state-of-the-art Constitutional Hall. The offices in the new Parliament House are equipped with the latest communications technology. The building will also have larger committee rooms with the latest audio-visual systems.

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    Eco-Friendly Initiatives

    The new Parliament building is eco-friendly as it uses green construction materials and incorporates devices to save 30 percent electricity consumption. Solar power generation systems and rainwater harvesting will be implemented to promote renewable energy sources.

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  • New building officially becomes the parliament house of Indiaindia


    ‘Samvidhan Sadhan’​

    ​Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla approved renaming old parliament building ‘Samvidhan Sadan’ (Constitution House) after PM Modi proposed it during the session.​

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    Historic walk

    ​PM Modi led MPs in a symbolic walk from old Parliament to the new one. Prominent leaders, including Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda and Amit Shah, joined with other NDA MPs.​

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    From old building to the new one

    MPs move to the new parliament building as government holds special session.

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    ​Special 5-day session begins​

    A special five-day session began on September 18 with a discussion on the parliament’s journey of 75 years. 8 bills were listed for this current ongoing session. ​

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    Women’s reservation bill introduced​

    The Women’s Reservation Bill that seeks to provide 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies was introduced in the Lok Sabha in the special session of the parliament.

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    ‘Women-led development in India’​

    ​In his speech, PM Modi emphasized a new beginning in the new Parliament building, advocating women-led development and urging the opposition to pass the ‘Women’s Reservation Bill’ with strong support.​

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    ‘Beacon of parliamentary democracy’​

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in the Rajya Sabha that the new Parliament building is beacon of parliamentary democracy in India.

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    PM Modi invokes Sengol

    In his address, PM Modi said that Sengol is a symbol of continuity between India’s past and present also act as an symbol of India’s unity.

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    The grand structure

    The four-story, triangular-shaped building spans 64,500 square meters with 3 main gates: Gyan Dwar, Shakti Dwar, and Karma Dwar, featuring distinct entrances for VIPs, MPs, and visitors.​

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    ​Origins of icons​

    ​Materials for the Ashoka Emblem came from Aurangabad and Jaipur, and the Ashok Chakra for the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha chambers, and the parliament building’s exteriors were sourced from Indore.​

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    Focus on energy efficiency

    The new Parliament building places significant emphasis on energy efficiency in its lighting, with the structure expected to use less than 50% less power than the conventional systems.​

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    Decentralised sewage treatment plant​

    There is a provision of a decentralised sewage treatment plant in the new building that will recycle water and use it for flushing and irrigation needs.

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