The PMO is relocating from the British-era building in South Block to its new address, ‘Seva Teerth’. The new state-of-the-art building has come up on the Kartavya Path, in the Centra Vista area.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils the name of 'Seva Teerth' (Photo: ANI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled the name of ‘Seva Teerth’, the new building complex that will house the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) and the Cabinet Secretariat.
The unveiling of the new building complex’s name marks the latest transformative step in the country’s administrative governance architecture, as it continues to move away from symbols of India’s colonial past.
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Since coming to power in 2014, the Modi government has renamed several national landmarks whose names remind us of the colonial past.
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These include the following:
New Central Vista complex recasts seat of power in the language of service
It may be noted that the PMO is relocating from the British-era building in South Block to its new address, ‘Seva Teerth’. The new state-of-the-art building has come up on the Kartavya Path, in the Centra Vista area.
The PM is later today, around 6 pm, is due to inaugurate the complex – Seva Teerth as well as Kartavya Bhavan 1 and 2. The PM will also address a public programme at Seva Teerth today.
Kartavya Bhavan 1 and 2 will house many high-profile ministries, including the Ministry of Finance, Defence, Health and Family Welfare and Education.
The new complex reflects a modern, efficient, accessible and citizen-centric governance ecosystem, as visualised by PM Modi.
Both building complexes boast of digitally integrated offices, structured public interface zones and centralised reception facilities.
PMO relocation to Seva Teerth: Full list of offices shifting from South Block
The complexes have been built and designed following 4-Star GRIHA standards and incorporate renewable energy systems, water conservation measures, waste management solutions and high-performance building envelopes.
“These measures significantly reduce environmental impact while enhancing operational efficiency. The building complexes also include comprehensive safety and security frameworks, such as smart access control systems, surveillance networks and advanced emergency response infrastructure, ensuring a secure and accessible environment for officials and visitors,” said an official statement.
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