Delhi Gets 184 New Flats For MPs: Know All About The Type-VII Multi-Storey Housing Project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated 184 newly built Type-VII multi-storey flats for Members of Parliament (MPs) on New Delhi's Baba Kharak Singh Marg. The project, which lays emphasis on vertical housing, aims to address the shortage of adequate housing for MPs and provide modern and eco-friendly residences.
Speaking to the media, PM Modi said: 'Our MPs will face no issues in the new residences and will be able to focus more on their work. In these multi-storey buildings, more than 180 MPs will live together. Like I previously said, the rent of the ministries functioning from rented buildings would cost the government nearly Rs 1,500 crore annually. Similarly, the government expenses were very high in the absence of an adequate number of MP residences. Despite a shortage of MP residences, no new residence was constructed from 2014 to 2024. We took this work as a campaign. Around 350 MP residences have been built since 2014."
On the occasion, the prime minister planted a Sindoor sapling at the site and interacted with construction workers.
ALL ABOUT THE HOUSING COMPLEX
• The residential complex houses four towers—Krishna, Godavari, Kosi, and Hooghly—and has been built using advanced construction methods, including monolithic concrete with aluminium shuttering, helping complete the project on time while ensuring durability.
• According to a government press release, the flats had been designed to be inclusive and accessible for persons with disabilities, and all buildings in the complex are earthquake-resistant.
• Each flat offers about 5,000 square feet of carpet area, providing space for both living and official work. The complex also includes office areas, staff quarters, and a community centre to support MPs in their daily responsibilities.
• The complex—in an effort to achieve sustainability—meets the GRIHA 3-star green building rating and follows the National Building Code 2016. Energy-saving features, renewable energy systems, and proper waste management have been incorporated.
• The decision to go vertical was taken due to limited land availability in the Capital and to reduce maintenance costs, the government said. A modern security system has also been installed to ensure the safety of all residents.
• The building includes a community centre on its premises, designed to serve as a hub for MPs' social gatherings and official functions.
Explaining the rationale behind the project, the government said the need was felt due to inadequate housing for MPs. '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. This residential complex, situated at BKS Marg, New Delhi, offers significant locational advantages for the MPs, particularly due to its proximity to the Parliament House complex."
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