Lok Sabha Question No. 859 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-02
Subject: Status of Central Vista Redevelopment Project
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Manish Tewari

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 859

## TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 02, 2021

## STATUS OF CENTRAL VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT

NO. 859. SHRI MANISH TIWARI:

## Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the status of Central Vista Redevelopment Project;
- (b) the details of the cost incurred till date and of the total estimated cost;
- (c) the details of budgetary allocation for the project;
- (d) whether it is a fact that the quality and cost based selection system of bidding was used in spite of the fact that it limits the opportunities of exploring ideas and innovation which is important for a building like the Parliament House and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether work under the Central Vista Redevelopment Master plan with an estimated cost of around 20,000 crore rupees resumed in spite of the pandemic while the MPLADS scheme, the funds through which could be used for the betterment of Indian citizens especially during the pandemic, was suspended and if so, the details thereof and the
- reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE)

- (a) & (b): Under the Central Vista Development/ Re-development Master Plan, only 4 projects viz. construction of New Parliament Building, Redevelopment of Central Vista Avenue, construction of Common  Central Secretariat Buildings  1,2&3  and  construction  of  Vice  President  Residence  are  being implemented, as on date. The details are as follows:

| Name of the Project                        | Estimated cost (₹Cr)   |   Amount incurred so far (₹Cr) | Estimated to be completed by   | Physical progress                                             |
|--------------------------------------------|------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| New Parliament Building                    | 971                    |                         340.58 | October 2022                   | 35%                                                           |
| Redevelopment of Central Vista Avenue      | 608                    |                         190.76 | December 2021                  | 60%                                                           |
| Common Central Secretariat Buildings-1,2&3 | 3,690                  |                           7.85 | November 2023                  | Mobilization of resources and site preparation is in progress |
| Vice President Residence                   | 208.48                 |                          15    | November 2022                  | Mobilization of resources and site preparation is in progress |

- (c):    ₹1,289  cr  has  been  allocated  for  the  works  of  Development/  Redevelopment of Central Vista in the ongoing FY 2021-22.
- (d):    Quality-cum-cost  based  method  of  bidding  has  not  been  adopted  for construction  of  the  New  Parliament  Building  or  for  other  buildings  in  the Central Vista. Quality- cum-cost based method for bidding has been adopted only  for  engagement  of  consultant  for  comprehensive  architecture  and engineering planning for development/ redevelopment of Central Vista.
- (e):  The  ongoing  works  at  the  Central  Vista  have  provided  direct  livelihood opportunities to more than 10,000 skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers on  site  and  off  site  and  generated  more  than  24.12  lakh  man  days  of employment.  In addition,  substantial  employment  in  manufacturing  and transportation  of  cement,  steel  and  other  building  materials  have  been provided. These works of Development/ Re-development of Central Vista will

contribute to the economy of the country and will help realize our resolve for Aatmanirbhar  Bharat.  There  is  no  link  between  the  works  of  Central  Vista Development/  Re-development  with  the  MPLADS  scheme.  Separately,  the Union Cabinet, in its meeting held on November 10, 2021, has restored MPLAD Scheme (MPLADS) for the remaining part of the Financial Year (FY) 2021-22 and itscontinuationfrom FY 2022-23 to FY 2025-26 with an outlay of ₹ 17,417 cr.

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