On Wednesday, three ministers inspected the New Baneshwor-based Federal Parliament building (International Convention Center), which was severely damaged by arson and vandalism during the Jenji group’s protest on Bhadra 24.
Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal, Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Planning and Transport, and Urban Development Minister Kulman Ghising, and Minister for Home and Law Om Prakash Aryal conducted the on-site inspection. During the visit, Finance Minister Khanal assured that the building damaged by protesters’ arson will be reconstructed in its original form. Minister Ghising stated that the new parliament building under construction in the Singha Durbar complex will be completed by the upcoming Poush (mid-December) and parliamentary sessions will be held there. The ministers directed that the building’s construction be completed by the end of Poush, as confirmed by Machakaji Maharjan, Director General of the Urban Development and Building Department, who participated in the inspection.
Minister Ghising, who also oversees the Ministry of Urban Development, told reporters that the new parliament building in Singha Durbar will be ready by Poush, and parliamentary meetings will be conducted there after the elections in Falgun.
Construction Progress: 86% Completed
The new federal parliament building is being constructed on a 173 ropani 8 anna (88,271 sq. meters) area at Putali Bagaicha, Singha Durbar, following an “International State of the Art” model. Director General Maharjan stated that 86% of the construction work has been completed and the contract deadline is set for Poush 16.
Designed to reflect the local architectural style of the Kathmandu Valley, the building complex is divided into four main zones according to the master plan: building area, open green space, parking area, and road infrastructure. The building itself will occupy about 27% of the total area, while green spaces will cover 45%. The remaining area will include roads and water bodies.
The complex is being built using high-tech modern engineering design technologies. The construction contract, costing NPR 5.03 billion (excluding VAT), has been jointly awarded to the Nepali construction company Tundi and the Chinese construction company SEC.
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