PM unveils National Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament Building

Source: The post is based on the article “PM unveils National Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament Building” published in PIB on 11th July 2022.

What is the News?

The Prime Minister has unveiled the National Emblem cast on the roof of the New Parliament Building.

About National Emblem on New Parliament Building

The National Emblem is made of bronze with a total weight of 9500 Kg and is 6.5 m in height. It has been cast at the top of the Central Foyer of the New Parliament Building. 

A supporting structure of steel weighing around 6500 Kg has been constructed to support the Emblem.

Note: This new Parliament Building is part of the Central Vista Project which also includes a joint central secretariat, revamp of the Rajpath, a new Prime Minister’s residence, a new Prime Minister’s Office, and a new Vice-President’s enclave.

What is the National Emblem of India?

The National Emblem is an adaptation from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka which is preserved in the Sarnath Museum. 

The Lion Capital has four lions mounted back-to-back on a circular abacus. The frieze of the abacus is adorned with sculptures in high relief of an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull and a lion separated by intervening Dharma Chakras.

The words ‘Satyameva Jayate’ from Mundaka Upanishad, meaning ‘Truth Alone Triumphs’, are inscribed below the abacus in the Devanagari script.

The emblem of India was adopted on January 26, 1950 – the same day when the constitution of India came into force.