Vikasa Soudha
| Vikasa Soudha | |
|---|---|
Location within Karnataka Vikasa Soudha (India) | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neo-Dravidian Architecture |
| Location | India |
| Coordinates | 12°58′42″N 77°35′21″E / 12.9783°N 77.5893°E |
| Cost | ₹ 150 Crores |
| Owner | Government of Karnataka |
| Grounds | 8 acres |
The Vikasa Soudha is the seat of various government and legislative offices of the Government of Karnataka. It is situated on the Dr. Ambedkar Road of Seshadripuram, on the north western end of Cubbon Park and South of the Vidhana Soudha. It is constructed in Neo-Dravidian Architecture, it is popularly known as the ‘Sister of Vidhana Soudha’ due to its strong resemblance to the Vidhana Soudha.[1]
Construction of the building started during the tenure of Chief Minister S. M. Krishna and it was inaugurated on February 2005, with the purpose of serving as an annexe building, housing some ministries and legislative offices..[2][3] The building has eight floors, with fifteen conference halls and 360 rooms. The main hall has a colourful map of the State of Karnataka.[4]
References
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- ^ "13-yr-old Vikasa Soudha gets into 'heritage list'". Bangalore Mirror. 30 November 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ "15 years on, netas still see Vikasa as the lesser Soudha, insist on Vidhana office". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ "Vikasa Soudha". www.electronic-city.in. Retrieved 2024-11-08.