India Reveals New Administrative Complex in Delhi as PM Modi Launches Central Secretariat Transformation
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Kartavya Bhawan, the first of ten buildings planned under the Common Central Secretariat (CCS) as part of the Central Vista redevelopment project in New Delhi.
The Prime Minister said the new facility is more than a government office, it is a milestone in India’s journey toward becoming a Viksit Bharat or developed nation.
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“This is not just a building. It is a symbol of the transformation underway in India. Here, the policies of a developed India will be shaped,” he said, while also describing the Kartavya Bhawan as part of a series of infrastructural landmarks that reflect modern governance.
These include the new Parliament House, Raksha Bhawan, Bharat Mandapam, National War Memorial, and the revamped Kartavya Path.
The Prime Minister emphasized the significance of the event taking place in August, a month he described as the “month of revolution”, just days ahead of India’s Independence Day.
“This is a major mark before August 15,” PM Modi said, connecting the event to India’s long-term developmental aspirations and the spirit of national freedom.
Drawing from the Bhagavad Gita, he invoked the concept of “Kartavya,” or duty, underscoring the moral and administrative purpose behind the building’s name.
“Our aim is not just to build structures but to create spaces where responsibility is central to governance,” he said.
PM Modi also took note of the environmental and logistical enhancements of the Kartavya Bhawan complex.
The structure is designed to consume 30% less energy, thanks to sustainable features such as double-glazed windows that reduce both heat and noise, energy-efficient LED lighting, sensor-based automation, smart power management systems, and elevators that save energy.
The newly inaugurated Kartavya Bhawan-03 will house key ministries including the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Department of Personnel and Training, and the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser.
The relocation of these offices from North Block at Raisina Hills, where the Ministry of Home Affairs and DoPT have operated for nearly 90 years, is being seen as a significant logistical and symbolic shift.
PM Modi also pointed out the inadequacies in many current administrative buildings, citing poor ventilation, lighting, and space limitations, as a major reason behind the new infrastructure plan.
Kartavya Bhawan-03 spans 1.5 lakh square metres, across two basements and seven floors, including the ground level. It is equipped with modern amenities aimed at improving efficiency and cross-ministerial collaboration.
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who also attended the event, confirmed that ten such buildings are planned under the Common Central Secretariat project, with the current one being the first completed and operational.
He stated, “In the series of construction of ten Kartavya Bhawans, the first Kartavya Bhavan, number three, has been inaugurated by the Prime Minister today. I welcome and greet you all on this occasion.”
The Central Vista redevelopment project is a broader initiative to revamp New Delhi’s central administrative zone. Alongside the CCS buildings, the project includes the new Parliament building, Vice President’s Enclave, a redeveloped Kartavya Path, and an upcoming Executive Enclave, which will include a new Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Cabinet Secretariat, India House, National Security Council Secretariat, and later, a new Prime Minister’s residence.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has stated that the remaining CCS buildings are at various stages of completion. CCS Buildings 2 and 3 are expected to be fully operational by next month, while CCS Building 10 is scheduled for completion by April 2026, and Buildings 6 and 7 by October 2026. The entire CCS project is targeted for completion by June 2027.
In the interim, offices currently operating from outdated structures such as Shastri Bhawan, Krishi Bhawan, Udyog Bhawan, and Nirman Bhawan will be temporarily relocated to alternate spaces on Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Minto Road, and Netaji Palace, while redevelopment takes place.
The Prime Minister also planted a sapling on the premises of Kartavya Bhawan, marking the building’s commitment not only to governance but also to environmental stewardship.
With this inauguration, Kartavya Bhawan has become a physical and symbolic cornerstone of the government’s campaign for a self-reliant, energy-efficient, and future-ready India, bringing India’s civil administration into a new era of functional design and integrated policymaking.