A new Maharashtra Sadan building showcasing the unique Maratha architecture will be built in Delhi. Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar laid the foundation stone of the Maharashtra Sadan on Kasturba Gandhi Marg. The project will be completed within 18 months i.e. May 2008.
With a built-up area of 16,000 sq. metres, the new Maharashtra Sadan will make up for inadequate accommodation and facilities at the existing Sadan on Copernicus Marg. The new Sadan will boast with ultra modern facilities including suites for the governor, chief minister, state ministers and government officials. Two auditoriums, reception counters, cultural centre, library, ultra modern gym, training centre and a canteen will be some of the other features of the new building.
A Mumbai architect, P.G. Patki, has designed the building in a way as to reflect the Maratha princely palaces in Maharashtra. K.S. Chamankar, the developer from Mumbai, is construct the project on BOT basis, it is learnt. The state PWD will spend a total of Rs 50 crore on the new Maharashtra Sadan that will involve construction of 10,220 sq. metres and 5,645 sq. metres in two phases.

Contact: Maharashtra Sadan, Near Mandi House, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi 110001. Tel: 011-23387285 to 89; Fax: 011-23389757 & 23782804 & New Maharashtra Sadan, Near Baroda House, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi 110001. Tel: 011-23386293; E-mail: maharashtrasadan@vsnl.com