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Government to build new Budget Press venue in Central Vista revamp
✍️ Indian Express
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 12:39 PM
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As part of the Central Vista redevelopment, the government announced plans for a dedicated building to host the Union Budget press conference.
New Delhi — The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in coordination with the Central Vista Authority, has revealed that a purpose‑built facility for the Union Budget press conference will be incorporated into the ongoing Central Vista redevelopment. The proposed structure will replace the current temporary arrangements and is intended to provide state‑of‑the‑art media amenities, enhanced security and better accessibility for journalists.
The decision aligns with the broader master plan that seeks to modernise parliamentary precincts, including the new Parliament building and surrounding civic spaces. While detailed architectural designs and timelines have not been released, officials indicated that the press venue will be ready well before the next budget cycle.
Stakeholders, including senior journalists, have welcomed the move, citing the need for a permanent, technologically equipped space to brief the nation on fiscal policies. The government has pledged that the new press house will adhere to sustainability standards set for the Central Vista project.
The announcement comes as the Central Vista project progresses, with several key structures already under construction. The budget press facility is expected to become another landmark within the reimagined capital corridor.
The decision aligns with the broader master plan that seeks to modernise parliamentary precincts, including the new Parliament building and surrounding civic spaces. While detailed architectural designs and timelines have not been released, officials indicated that the press venue will be ready well before the next budget cycle.
Stakeholders, including senior journalists, have welcomed the move, citing the need for a permanent, technologically equipped space to brief the nation on fiscal policies. The government has pledged that the new press house will adhere to sustainability standards set for the Central Vista project.
The announcement comes as the Central Vista project progresses, with several key structures already under construction. The budget press facility is expected to become another landmark within the reimagined capital corridor.