Vikasa Soudha
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| Vikasa Soudha | |
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| Architectural style | Neo-Dravidian Architecture |
| Country | India |
| 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]
Initiated by the then chief minister S. M. Krishna and inaugurated in February 2005, it was intended to be an annexe building, housing some of the ministries and legislative offices.[2][3] The building comprises 8 floors, housing 15 conference halls and 360 rooms. The main hall of the Vikasa Soudha has a colourful map of the State of Karnataka.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Vikasa Soudha Bangalore Timings, Entry Ticket Cost; Vikasa Soudha Bengaluru Phone Number, Price, Fee - Bangalore Tourism". bangaloretourism.in. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "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.