Question

Which company was the lowest bidder for the construction of the new parliament building in September 2020?
1. Tata Projects Limited
2. Reliance
3. L & T Ltd
4. Shapoorji Pallonji

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Tata Projects Limited

The correct answer is Tata Projects Limited.

• Tata Projects Limited emerged as the lower of the two bidders for the tender to construct the new Parliament complex by quoting a bid of ₹861.90 crores.
• The new Parliament building with a built-up area of approximately 60,000-metre square is set to come up on plot number 118 of the Parliament House Estate, which currently houses a reception, boundary walls and other temporary structures.
• The theme of the new building would celebrate the cultural diversity of the country. It would also incorporate regional arts and crafts. Artisans and sculptures from across the country would be employed the complete the new structure making it a symbol of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).
• On the periphery of the new building, blocks will come up for the reception, information counter and public waiting area. It will be made accessible for the differently-abled. Besides the main entrance, the triangular structure will have a ceremonial entrance and one exclusively for the Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

• The structure would be built on an area of 64,500 sq m.this week, a 14-member heritage panel gave its approval to the new Parliament building while also giving the go-ahead to the Central Vista redevelopment project.
• The new Parliament building will have a triangular shape and is expected to be completed by the 75th anniversary of India's independence in 2022.
• The government plans to hold the monsoon session of Parliament in 2022 in the new building.