Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally inaugurate Seva Teerth, the new building complex housing the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), today.
According to an official statement, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate Kartavya Bhavan-1 and Kartavya Bhavan-2, which now accommodate several key ministries. He is scheduled to address a public programme at Seva Teerth at around 6 pm.
Apart from the PMO, Seva Teerth houses the National Security Council Secretariat and the Cabinet Secretariat.
The ministries relocated to Kartavya Bhavan-1 and 2 include the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Law and Justice, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
The PMO described the inauguration as a “transformative milestone” in India’s administrative governance architecture, reflecting the Prime Minister’s vision of building a modern, efficient, accessible and citizen-centric governance ecosystem.
The relocation of ministries was necessitated by what the PMO termed “fragmented and ageing infrastructure spread across multiple locations in the Central Vista area.” According to the statement, this dispersion had led to operational inefficiencies, coordination challenges, escalating maintenance costs and sub-optimal working environments.
“The new building complexes address these issues by consolidating administrative functions within modern, future-ready facilities,” the PMO said.
Both complexes feature digitally integrated offices, structured public interface zones and centralised reception facilities. These measures are expected to enhance collaboration, improve efficiency, streamline governance processes, strengthen citizen engagement and promote employee well-being
Designed to meet 4-Star GRIHA standards, the buildings incorporate renewable energy systems, water conservation measures, waste management solutions and high-performance building envelopes.
“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,” the PMO added.
