Lok Sabha Secretariat develops "Prerana Sthal"

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The Lok Sabha Secretariat is developing "Prerana Sthal" within the Parliament House Complex.

An Overview of the News

• Statues of renowned leaders and freedom fighters will be relocated to Prerana Sthal from various parts of the Complex.

• The objective is to create a unified space where visitors can easily view and draw inspiration from these statues.

• The initiative aims to enhance the overall attractiveness and grandeur of the Parliament Complex.

• Following the construction of the new Parliament Building, a landscaping and beautification plan has been devised.

• Prerana Sthal will incorporate modern technology to provide detailed information about the lives and contributions of the featured leaders to visitors.

New Parliament House, New Delhi:

• The new Parliament building in New Delhi was inaugurated on May 28, 2023, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

• Situated on Rafi Marg within the Central Vista, it is surrounded by key landmarks like the Old Parliament House, India Gate, and the Vice President's House.

• Officially named Parliament of India, it was first used for business on September 19, 2023, during a special session.

• The need for a new parliament arose in the early 2010s due to stability concerns with the old structure.

• A committee, established in 2012 by then-Speaker Meira Kumar, explored alternatives to the existing building.

• The original 93-year-old structure lacked space and structural stability, prompting plans for its replacement while ensuring preservation of its heritage value.