New Delhi: The Central government has allocated  Rs 1,289 crores for the works of Development/Re-development of Central Vista in the ongoing FY 2021-22.

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.

According to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, quality-cum-cost based method of bidding has not been adopted for the construction of the New Parliament Building or for other buildings in Central Vista.

Quality- cum-cost based method for bidding has been adopted only for the engagement of consultants for a comprehensive architecture and engineering planning for the development/ redevelopment of Central Vista.
 
The ongoing works at 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.