The Central Vista Project
The Central Vista project that has been targeted to be completed before the Lok Sabha elections 2024 seems like a heartless and artless decision of the central government. The project includes the construction of a new Parliament building, new residences for the PM and the Vice President of the nation whereas the IGNCA and National Archives Annexe will be demolished and there doesn't seem to be a plan on how their collections will be conserved. It can be a challenging task in ordinary times as well. A new Parliament building is indeed required but it is less about the need and more about grandeur, the government has even banned photography of the construction as well. Last week 76 scholars put a spotlight on it and said it is a matter of planning and expertise but the government is only looking for a show-off. The government will lose nothing if they suspend the project amid a pandemic and take the opposition and public into confidence on the future course in calmer times.
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