PM Modi inaugurates newly-constructed flats for MPs
PM Modi also planted the Sindoor sapling at the residential premises and interacted with 'shramjeevis', workers behind the flats.
The four towers are named Krishna, Godavari, Kosi, and Hooghly. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said, 'Some people will feel uncomfortable with Kosi as the name of a tower. They will not view it as a river, but rather through the lens of the Bihar elections... However, they have been named after the four great rivers of India.'
These rivers are the lifelines for so many people in India. With this, prosperity and happiness will flow in the lives of our MPs as well, he said. 'These rivers unite the people of India,' the Prime Minister said.
The complex is designed to be self-sufficient and is equipped with a full range of modern amenities to address the functional needs of the members of the Parliament, a statement said.
'Incorporating green technology, the project adheres to the standards of the GRIHA 3-star rating and complies with the National Building Code (NBC) 2016. These environmentally sustainable features are expected to contribute to energy conservation, renewable energy generation, and effective waste management,' the statement added.
The use of advanced construction technology— specifically, monolithic concrete with aluminum shuttering— enabled timely completion of the project while ensuring structural durability.
The complex is also 'divyang'-friendly, demonstrating a commitment to inclusive design, the statement said.
The development of the project was necessitated due to shortage of adequate housing for Members of Parliament, it said.
Owing to the limited availability of land, there has been a sustained emphasis on vertical housing developments aimed at optimising land use and minimising maintenance costs.
Each residential unit offers approximately 5,000 square feet of carpet area, providing ample space for both residential and official functions, the statement said.
The inclusion of dedicated areas for offices, staff accommodation, and a community centre will support members of Parliament in fulfilling their responsibilities as public representatives, it said.
All buildings within the complex are constructed to be earthquake-resistant, in accordance with modern structural design norms.
A comprehensive and robust security system has been implemented to ensure the safety of all residents, the statement said.
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