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Features of New Parliament Building in Numbers.

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Features of New Parliament Building in Numbers.   28th May 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s new Parliament building situated in Delhi’s Central Vista. ₹971 crore is the estimated cost of the newly constructed Parliament. 4-storey triangular-shaped building. 64,500 sqm total construction area, creating a modern architectural marvel in the heart of Delhi. 5000 art pieces impressive collection showcases. 3 entrances, named- Gyan Dwar, Shakti Dwar, and Karma Dwar 888 MPs will be accommodated in the Lok Sabha, 3 times the capacity of the current Lok Sabha, it symbolizes the national bird, the Peacock. 384 seats for the new Rajya Sabha. It symbolizes the national flower, the Lotus 1280 members can be accommodated in Lok Sabha chambers in case of Joint house sitting 6 Committee rooms for members. 92 rooms for the use of the Council of Ministers. Zone 5 Earthquake-Proof Construction. 30% saving in electricity by prioritizing sustainability ...

Does India Need Green Revolution 2.0 ?

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Does India Need Green Revolution 2.0? India needs a second green revolution along with the next generation of reforms to make agriculture more climate-resistant and environmentally sustainable. Observing that Indian agriculture has exhibited remarkable resilience during the COVID-19 period, new emerging challenges warrant a second green revolution along with next-generation reforms. Despite the success in terms of production that has ensured food security in the country, food inflation and its volatility remain a challenge, which requires supply-side interventions such as higher public investment, storage infrastructure and promotion of food processing. Indian agriculture scaled new heights with record production of various foodgrains, and commercial and horticultural crops, exhibiting resilience and ensuring food security during the COVID-19 period. The sector, however, confronted various challenges, mitigation of which requires a holistic policy approach. For instance, ...