New Delhi (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated ‘Seva Teerth’, the new state-of-the-art complex that will house the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), and the Cabinet Secretariat, marking a major shift in India’s administrative infrastructure. The new facility, located along Kartavya Path in the national capital, replaces the decades-old PMO set-up at South Block and is aimed at fostering integrated, technology-driven governance.
The Prime Minister unveiled the iconic complex, accompanied by several Union Ministers, including MoS in PMO Dr Jitendra Singh, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, and other high-profile dignitaries.
The occasion marks a significant milestone, a formal transition from the old PMO office at South Block to ‘Seva Teerth’, the new state-of-the-art complex on Kartavya Path, previously known as Rajpath. The new PMO office, situated barely about one kilometre from the South Block building on Raisina Hill, will serve as the new cornerstone of governance, bringing the entire administrative machinery in proximity.
The Prime Minister will also unveil the Kartavya Bhawan complex – 1 & 2 in the evening, from where several high-profile ministries, including the Finance, Defence, Health & Family Welfare, Education, and others, will operate.
For decades, various ministries have operated from scattered, ageing buildings across the Central Vista, creating logistical hurdles and coordination gaps. With the new complexes being inaugurated, this will resolve long-pending issues by integrating them into modern and digitally enabled infrastructure.
According to officials, the new complexes feature digitally integrated offices, structured public interface zones, and centralised reception facilities. These features will enhance collaboration, efficiency, seamless governance, improved citizen engagement, and enhanced employee well-being.
Designed in accordance with 4-Star GRIHA standards, the complexes 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.
The inauguration marks a transformative milestone in India’s administrative governance architecture and reflects the Prime Minister’s commitment to building a modern, efficient, accessible, and citizen-centric governance ecosystem, the statement mentioned.
