New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday asked officials from the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), architects and other concerned agencies to address the problems being faced at Makar Dwar during the rainy season.

Birla directed the officials to examine the feasibility of constructing a porch at Makar Dwar and submit a proposal to address the inconvenience caused by rain.

The proposed porch is aimed at providing shelter to MPs and other staff while entering or exiting the Parliament complex during the rainy season.

The Speaker's direction came after concerns were raised over the difficulties caused by rainfall at the entry point.

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