New Narmada Bhuvan to be built in Vadodara at a cost of Rs 100 crore: Narmada and Kuber Bhuven notice to vacate in 20 days for retro fitting; The other two dilapidated historical buildings will be demolished

After the Mujpur-Gambhira bridge accident in Vadodara district, the Roads and Buildings Department (RB) examined about 40 government buildings in Vadodara, while it has been decided to make two dilapidated historical buildings land-friendly. It has been decided to do retro fittings in Narmada Bhuvan and Kuber Bhuvan, which have 40 to 45 government offices. As a result, as many as 90 offices located in these two Bhuvans have been served notices by the PWD department to vacate within 20 days. On the other hand, the first multi-storied 8-storey Narmada Bhavan in Vadodara has been planned to be renovated at a cost of Rs 100 crore. Years-old government constructions raise government concerns After the Mujpur-Gambhira bridge tragedy on the Mahisagar river connecting Vadodara and Anand districts, years-old government constructions across the state have raised the government's concern. The state government had directed the roads and buildings department to immediately check and report all old government constructions to ensure that the accident like The Gambhira Bridge does not recur. Report on land-friendlisation of two buildings sent to govt: Rajeshwari Nair Meanwhile, government buildings were checked by the Vadodara Roads and Buildings Department. However, Rajeshwari Nair, executive engineer of Vadodara RB department, said that it is not as if an investigation is being conducted as the Gambhira Bridge accident took place. Checks are carried out periodically by the department. However, after the Gambhira Bridge accident, the Vadodara Road and Building Department has inspected 40 government buildings, including Narmada Bhuvan and Kuber Bhuvan, which come under its control. Out of these buildings, two buildings located in Kothi Compound are very dilapidated, so a report has been prepared and sent to the government to friend the land. 'Retro fittings to be carried out at a cost of Rs 7 crore to make earthquake-proof' Apart from this, a new building has been planned to be built at a cost of about Rs 100 crore. Land environment proceedings are underway for the same. At present, a "retro fitting" will be carried out at an estimated cost of Rs 7 crore to make this building earthquake proof. This operation will last for six months. Along with this, "Retro Fitting" will also be done in Kuber Bhuvan. This work will last for 9 months. Notices issued to vacate offices of both Bhuvans within 20 days As there are 40 to 45 government offices, Narmada Bhuvan and Kuber Bhuvan, where there are 40 to 45 government offices, to carry out "retro fitting" work, notices have been issued to the authorities of these two bhuvan-based offices to make alternative arrangements and vacate within 20 days. More than 1500 employees are employed in both offices More than 1,500 employees are employed in various offices located in Narmada Bhuvan and Kuber Bhuvan in the heart of the city. And in these two places, about 2500 to 3000 people commute every day. Where and how to include the offices of both the buildings? It may be mentioned here that notices have been issued by the PWD for vacating the offices located in these buildings as "retro fittings" are to be carried out in Narmada Bhuvan and Kuber Bhuvan. But where and how to include the offices functioning in both these buildings is nothing short of difficult for the organisation.