Work is in progress on the Central Vista redevelopment project in New Delhi. file | Photo credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpkar
The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has awarded the contract for the construction of the Executive Enclave, which will house the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and other important establishments. Central Vista ProjectLarsen & Toubro Limited has been asked to complete the work within two years.
According to the CPWD, the firm got the contract at 10.44% less than the estimated cost, amounting to ₹1,189 crore. The work has to be completed within 24 months from the date of award of tender on November 15.
Initially estimated to cost Rs 1,381 crore, the proposed Executive Enclave will be constructed on the south side of South Block and will include the PMO, India House Conference Centre, Cabinet Secretariat as well as the National Security Council Secretariat.
According to CPWD, six infrastructure construction firms had submitted technical bids in November, 2021.
The project had received environment clearance from the Delhi State Environment Impact Assessment Authority in September this year.