India, Jan. 21 -- New Delhi

The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has started the process of demolishing Shastri Bhawan and Krishi Bhawan by floating tenders for the construction of the fourth and fifth buildings under the Common Central Secretariat (CCS) project at the site of the two buildings.

The project, estimated at Rs.3,006 crore, involves building two secretariat blocks with a basement, ground and seven floors, along with associated civil, electrical, mechanical and landscaping works, according to the tenders published on Monday.

The demolition and reconstruction are part of the Central Vista redevelopment plan, consisting of 10 new CCS buildings along with two executive enclaves (PMO and PM's residence). The new Parliamen...