Modern Multi-Storey Apartments Replace Old Lutyens’ Bungalows.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new housing complex for 184 Members of Parliament (MPs) on Baba Kharak Singh Marg, central Delhi. The project replaces the old Lutyens’ bungalows with four 23-floor towers, featuring modern apartments designed for comfort and functionality.
Key Features of the MPs’ Housing Complex
- Total Flats: 184, each about 461.5 sq meters (~5,000 sq ft)
- Rooms: Five bedrooms with attached dressing rooms and bathrooms, drawing & dining rooms, family lounge, puja room, balconies for every room
- Dedicated Offices: Separate offices for MPs and assistants, each with attached toilets
- Staff Quarters: Two quarters with kitchenettes and bathrooms, separate entrances for staff and MPs
- Modern Amenities: Modular kitchens, double-glazed UPVC windows, wooden & vitrified flooring, central air conditioning (VRV system), video door phones, WiFi, cable TV, piped natural gas, RO water systems
Community & Support Facilities
- Six-storey amenity block with shops, dispensary, community hall, canteen, club, gym, yoga rooms, and guest accommodations
- Parking for 612 vehicles (basement, stilt, and surface parking)
- Security with CCTV, boom barriers, and controlled entry.
Sustainable & Smart Design
- Rooftop solar panels (400 kWp capacity)
- Rainwater harvesting and sewage treatment with water recycling
- Dual plumbing and low-flow fixtures
- Energy-efficient lighting and fans
- Garbage chutes
Location & Connectivity
- Located on Baba Kharak Singh Marg, close to Parliament, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and government offices
- Three entry gates directly connecting to main arterial road
Additional Details
- Towers named after rivers Sabarmati and Kosi
- Separate elevators for MPs and staff
- Fifth tower dedicated to amenities and press briefing rooms
- Built in 9 months using rapid Mivan aluminium formwork technology
- Cost rose from Rs 550 crore to Rs 680 crore
- Accommodates approx. 2,468 residents including MPs, families, and staff
- Maintained by a dedicated CPWD team
During the inauguration, PM Modi handed over keys to the MPs allotted flats, marking a new era of modern housing for India’s parliamentarians.
