Hyderabad: A decision was made to use precious stones from Agra and Jaipur for the construction of the new secretariat complex.
Shahpoorji Pallonji, the firm overseeing the construction work of the new secretariat, ordered the pink and red sandstone from the quarry of Agra and Jaipur, which will enhance the beauty of the new secretariat complex and its durability.
The officials of the Department of Buildings sent the samples of pink and red sandstones to CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao after which he nodded.
The Ministry of Building Department said after examining the pink and red sandstones of various quarries, the CM along with the contractors, engineers and other officials selected the precious stones of Agra and Jaipur.
Prime Minister Prashant Reddy visited Delhi, Agra and Jaipur with the building officials for the selection of the stones.
Pink and red sandstones were used in the erection of the parliament complex, Rashtrapati Bhavan, North and South Blocks and other important government buildings.
The construction of the new secretariat complex is taking place at a faster pace. The government gave the construction company a year to complete the project, which is estimated to cost 600 million.
Source: The Siasat Daily