Assam Gets New Assembly House; Swanky, Contemporary Infra Will Mesmerize You
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had announced on June 12 that the state's long-awaited Vidhan Sabha Complex will be ready by August this year, bringing an end to a 51-year wait for a proper assembly house in Assam. On July 30, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Brila along with CM Sarma inaugurate the much-awaited building. Previously, the Assam assembly had been operating from a tea warehouse in Dispur.
Operations From Tea House
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The current Assam Legislative Assembly building, earlier a Tea Warehouse, was acquired as a temporary arrangement when the state's capital shifted from Shillong to Dispur in September 1972. The first session in the Dispur building took place on March 16, 1973.
Total Cost
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Originally estimated to cost Rs 234 crore, the construction of the new assembly building of Assam faced numerous delays and changes, resulting in a revised cost of Rs 351 crore.
Exterior And Interior
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The exterior of the new assembly building was designed by Simplex Structure, while the interior was designed by JD Creations. The chief architect overseeing the project is Dullal Mukherjee, with the Assam Public Works Department supervising the entire endeavor.
10-Acre Plot
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Spread across a 10-acre plot, Assam's new Vidhansabha or Legislative Assembly building complex comprises three structures: the main assembly building, Annexe I building, and Annexe II building.
Pitched Roof
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The main assembly building spans an area of 18,459 square meters and features a pitched roof with a glass top to allow natural lighting. It is a two-story structure.
Enhanced Capacity
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The first floor of the main assembly building will accommodate approximately 180 members of the Legislative Assembly.
Glass Lifts, Escalator
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The new main building of the Assam Legislative Assembly is centrally air-conditioned and equipped with seven lifts, including a glass lift and an escalator.
'First Structure In Northeast'
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For the interior, natural stones such as granite, marble, and limestone were installed using mechanical methods that involve embedded metal anchors and ties for secure connections. This innovative technology makes it the first structure in the northeast region to implement such an approach.
126-Member Assembly
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The Legislative Assembly of Assam has 126 Members who are directly elected through polls and there is no provision for nominated members.
Extra Sitting Capacity
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The new building has modern infrastructure and it has extra sitting space as well in case the number of MLAs rises in future.
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