It is situated on the Dr. Ambedkar Road of Seshadripuram, on the north western end of Cubbon Park and South of the Vidhana Soudha.

It is constructed in Neo-Dravidian Architecture, it is popularly known as the ‘Sister of Vidhana Soudha’ due to its strong resemblance to the Vidhana Soudha.

[1] Initiated by the then chief minister S. M. Krishna and inaugurated in February 2005, it was intended to be an annexe building, housing some of the ministries and legislative offices.

[2][3] The building comprises 8 floors, housing 15 conference halls and 360 rooms.

The main hall of the Vikasa Soudha has a colourful map of the State of Karnataka.