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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday laid the foundation stone of the newly conceptualized 'Thal Sena Bhavan' that will allow the Army to functions its headquarters under one roof, bringing together different offices currently working in eight different locations in the national capital.

The complex will house office space and residential accommodation in close proximity and is expected to be built over the next 5 years.

"The complex will house offices, a residential area for security personnel and basic amenities. Approximately 7.5 Lakh square meters of the area will be constructed to house the office complex and parking. A total of 6,014 offices will be constructed which will house offices for 1684 officers both military and civilian," the Army said.