The government’s plan to redevelop Central Vista, including Parliament, could see some minor tweaks soon with the Central Public Works Department considering a reduction in the earnest money to be deposited by design and architecture firms invited to bid for the project.
On Thursday, the CPWD held a pre-bid meeting in connection with the request for proposal it had floated on September 2 inviting design and architecture firms to come up with ideas for the revamp of the Central Vista, Parliament and government offices in the area. Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Puri on Friday said the projects would be completed by 2024. While architects had pointed out that the bar of the minimum annual turnover of ₹20 crore was too high, CPWD officials on Friday said they were considering reducing the earnest money for the project from ₹50 lakh but not the turnover. The CPWD was also planning a site visit for the firms interested in bidding, an official said.
