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 |
| Technical details | |
| 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 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]
Description
It was constructed in Neo-Dravidian Architecture.[1] 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] In 2009, a large mural was installed by the Yediyurappa administration. It was created by artist J. Shivakumar, it depicts the history of Karnataka, its present and future. It was created using copper, bronze and fiberglass.[5][6]
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.
- ^ "Mural to adorn Vikas Soudha". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ^ Sunish, Lina Vincent (2009-09-14). "Karnataka's history captured in murals". Citizen Matters. Retrieved 2026-02-24.