Who are the people behind the new parliament building — architects officials & ‘shramjeevis’
From overcoming Covid-related challenges to delivering on tight deadlines, an army of over 5,000 workers have played a vital role in construction of new Parliament building.New Delhi: Spread over 9.5 acres, the new Parliament building was completed within a short span of 29 months despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and the supply chain disruptions caused by the Russia-Ukraine war.
While inaugurating the four-storeyed building Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the contribution of the people, including the thousands of shramjeevis (workers), who played a vital role in its construction, which had begun in January 2021.
Though the building was to be ready before the winter session of the Parliament last year, officials said the project saw several on-ground challenges, such as encountering a rocky surface while excavating the foundation and carrying out work without disrupting the functioning of the existing Parliament house.
The space available for construction activity was limited, so we had to plan digging and other activities carefully,” a senior housing and urban affairs ministry official, who wished to not be named, told ThePrint. “The biggest challenge was to complete the work in a short span of time without disturbing the functioning of the Parliament House.”
ThePrint looks at some of the men and women, from an army of over 5,000 workers, who worked day and night to complete the project.
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