The new Parliament building is likely to be open by Jan end ahead of the upcoming Budget Session.

The new building will have a built-up area of about 65,000 square metre.

A large Rajya Sabha hall with a capacity of up to 384 seats is based on ‘Lotus Theme,’ the national flower.

It was built in a triangular shape to ensure optimum space utilization.

The Lok Sabha hall will be three times bigger with a capacity of up to 888 seats. It is based on ‘Peacock theme,’ the national bird.

The building will have offices that are designed to be secure, efficient & are equipped with the latest communications technology.

The new building will have large committee rooms, equipped with the latest audiovisual systems.