About the Lok Bhavan
Year of construction = 1961,
Architect = Pierre Jeanneret,
Lok Bhavan Haryana is situated on a sprawling estate facing the pictures que Sarovar Path near Sukhna lake in Chandigarh. The estate is flanked by UT Guest house, the Chandigarh Golf course, and Sukhna lake.It was planned as the Chief MinisterтАЩs Residence but was never used for its intended purpose. It functioned as the Circuit House during the early years and consequent upon the reorganization of the State of Punjab in 1966, it was converted into the residence-cum-office of the Governor of Haryana. Designed by Ar. Pierre Jeanneret who was a part of the original team of the Architects of the city. Lok Bhavan Haryana is an important building of the city and a part of Heritage Zone XIII.
Press Releases
- Governor Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh paid his heartfelt tribute to former President Bharat Ratna Dr Pranab Mukherjee on his jayanti at Lok Bhavan in Chandigarh.
- Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh and Lady Governor Smt Mitra Ghosh paid their humble tribute to Shri C Rajagopalachari ji, a great freedom fighter and statesman, on his jayanti
