CPWD sets to float tender for Central Vista Project

After getting the go-ahead signal from the Supreme Court for the Central Vista project, Central Public Works Department (CPWD) is all set to float tender for the demolition of structures at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts and construction of three building blocks on the plot. Designs of these buildings are currently being finalized after consultation with different ministries and government departments. This will be the first tender for the Common Central Secretariat buildings on Central Vista. Once the three new buildings are complete, offices from existing buildings such as Krishi Bhawan, Udyog Bhawan and Shashtri Bhawan will be shifted to the new buildings. Subsequently, the vacated buildings will be demolished for redevelopment. There will be a smooth and seamless process for shifting of offices from old buildings to newer ones. The environment ministry's expert committee has recommended granting environment clearance to the project while directing CPWD to ensure that no air pollution is caused during the demolition and construction period.