File photo NEW DELHI: Govt has changed the land use for approximately 101 acres in Central Vista area for construction of govt offices and official residences, housing and urban affairs ministry informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. It also said that 2,994 trees have been either cut or transplanted for the redevelopment of the Central Vista project.In a written reply, the ministry said land use for plot no-1 located on Church Road near DTC Central Secretariat Bus terminal measuring 15 acres has been changed from “Transportation (bus terminal/ parking) and govt (President Estate and Parliament house) and recreational (neighbourhood play area)” to “residential”. The Vice President’s Enclave has come up on this plot.Similarly, land use for plot no-2 located opposite Parliament House measuring 9.5 acres has been changed from “Recreational (district park)” to “Government (Parliament House)” and for plot no-3 located south of Dr Rajendra Prasad Road and National Archives measuring 7.7 acres has been changed from “public and semi-public facilities” to “govt office and recreational (district park)”.In the case of plot no-4 located south of Dr Rajendra Prasad Road and east of Janpath measuring 24.7 acres, land use has been changed from “Public and semi-public facilities” to “govt office”. The land use for plot no-5 located east of Maan Singh Road and south of Ashoka Road measuring 4.5 acres has been changed from “public and semi-public facilities” to “govt office”.Land use for plot no-6 located north of Maulana Azad Road and east of Janpath measuring 24.7 acres has been changed from “public and semi public facilities” to “govt office and recreational (district park)”. The ministry said land use for plot no-7 located north of Dalhousie Road near South Block measuring 15 acres has been changed from “govt office and recreational (neighbourhood play area) to “residential”. The new PM residence is coming up on this plot.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBangladesh PM Hasina Calls Elections Rigged, Urges Credible Fresh Polls, Attacks Yunus‘Modi Under Trump’s Grip’: Rahul Gandhi Hits Back At Nishikant Dubey’s Motion‘Privilege Motion’ A Code Word? Rahul Gandhi Takes Dig At Media; BJP Hits BackIndus Waters Row Deepens After Pakistan’s ‘Dewatering’ Charge On New Dam, India Dismisses ClaimDonald Trump’s Old ‘Destroy Modi’s Career’ Comment Sparks Row As India Responds With Firm MessageLamborghini Brat Walks Free Within Hours Of Arrest; BJP MP Demands Rahul’s Disqualification From LSBrazil President To Visit India With 260 Firms To Boost Trade, Push Global Governance Reform AgendaFamily of Indian Student Killed by US Officer Secures Rs 260 Crore Settlement‘Amit Shah Called Me, Then Came the Raid’: Bhupesh Baghel’s Big ChargeIndia Approves Rs 3.25 Lakh Crore Rafale Fighter Jet Deal As Air Force Seeks Squadron Expansion Plan123PhotostoriesThe silk route: Why these 5 Indian weaves belong in every modern wardrobe8 unique dishes made with bottle gourd (lauki) for kids tiffinThese are the world’s narrowest residential buildings: Thin but iconic5 legendary species of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, and why tourists keep coming backTop 5 abandoned-ghost malls in Delhi NCR which were once shopping havenThis Jimikand & Sattu Galouti Kebab is a must-try5 driver-assistance technologies that make cars saferTaylor Swift’s most viral on-stage moments: From performing in the rain to giving a shout-out to Blake Lively’s kids5 Vastu-suggested wind chimes to hang at home for attracting love and luckNot Deepika Padukone, Not Rashmika Mandanna, Not Aishwarya Rai, THIS actress became the first to deliver Rs 1000 crore blockbuster123Hot PicksBharat bandh todayGold Silver PricesBangladesh Elections 2026Bharat BandhIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingSteve SmithLindsey Vonn QuoteSarla MaheshwariJuraj SlafkovskyLeBron JamesElvis MerzlikinsMilano CortinaKayla NicoleJulia SimonClash Royale Controversy
NEW DELHI: Govt has changed the land use for approximately 101 acres in Central Vista area for construction of govt offices and official residences, housing and urban affairs ministry informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. It also said that 2,994 trees have been either cut or transplanted for the redevelopment of the Central Vista project.In a written reply, the ministry said land use for plot no-1 located on Church Road near DTC Central Secretariat Bus terminal measuring 15 acres has been changed from “Transportation (bus terminal/ parking) and govt (President Estate and Parliament house) and recreational (neighbourhood play area)” to “residential”. The Vice President’s Enclave has come up on this plot.Similarly, land use for plot no-2 located opposite Parliament House measuring 9.5 acres has been changed from “Recreational (district park)” to “Government (Parliament House)” and for plot no-3 located south of Dr Rajendra Prasad Road and National Archives measuring 7.7 acres has been changed from “public and semi-public facilities” to “govt office and recreational (district park)”.In the case of plot no-4 located south of Dr Rajendra Prasad Road and east of Janpath measuring 24.7 acres, land use has been changed from “Public and semi-public facilities” to “govt office”. The land use for plot no-5 located east of Maan Singh Road and south of Ashoka Road measuring 4.5 acres has been changed from “public and semi-public facilities” to “govt office”.Land use for plot no-6 located north of Maulana Azad Road and east of Janpath measuring 24.7 acres has been changed from “public and semi public facilities” to “govt office and recreational (district park)”. The ministry said land use for plot no-7 located north of Dalhousie Road near South Block measuring 15 acres has been changed from “govt office and recreational (neighbourhood play area) to “residential”. The new PM residence is coming up on this plot.
