What is Central Vista Project UPSC ?
Central Vista Project UPSC
Central vista is part of the pre-independence master plan for New Delhi, which had the plan to build an administrative building along both sides of Rajpath. The new central vista building is the Government’s way of defining new India. At present, there are 51 government offices scattered across Delhi, which results in wasteful travel, high cost and environmental damage.
In the new central vista building, all these offices will be brought together to synergize the workings of ministers. The transformation will begin with developing the parliament house and other administrative buildings with smarter upgrades and the latest technology. Recently the project has caught much attention and is likely to appear Central Vista Project UPSC exam.
But, before we dig deep into the redevelopment project of central vista, let us first know a little bit of its history.
History of the Central Vista
Leading British architects Edwin Lutens and Herbert Baker envisaged the Central Vista complex as the center of administration in India to house all facilities needed for the Government’s efficient functioning.
Accordingly, the old central vista was inaugurated in 1931. It comprised the buildings, namely Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, North and South Blocks, and the Record Office (later named the National Archives) with the India Gate monument and the civic gardens on either side of the Rajpath.
At the time, it was one of the largest projects in the world, conceived and designed to reflect India’s spirit, progress, and global importance. The planning committee was set up to search the place and build up the democratic temple of India; the location chosen was found in the south of Shahjahanabad, now known as Purana Qila. To build the country’s new capital, the existing terrain was needed to be altered, which included flattering the hillock and landscapes.
After a long duration of planning and plotting, the new capital was completed in 1929, and it was inaugurated in 1931. It was a spectacular architectural achievement and remains so even today. Finally, on 15 August 1947, India got freedom from British rule, and Central Vista News made headlines in newspapers worldwide.
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