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PM Inaugurates Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan in New Delhi
- 16 Feb 2026
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The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, inaugurated Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan in New Delhi in February 2026, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of India’s central administrative infrastructure.
Key Points:
- Inauguration: Seva Teerth has been inaugurated as the new complex to house the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), symbolising a shift towards service-oriented governance.
- Kartavya Bhavan accommodates key Union Ministries to improve coordination and administrative efficiency.
- Relocation: The PMO has shifted from the historic South Block to Seva Teerth.
- The new buildings are part of the broader Central Vista project aimed at modernising India’s administrative infrastructure.
- Significance: The complexes are built as energy-efficient, eco-friendly structures with green building standards and modern safety features.
- The new infrastructure is designed to enhance transparency, accessibility, and seamless public interface in governance.
- Symbolic Shift from Colonial Legacy: The move represents a transition from colonial-era administrative buildings to modern, India-centric governance spaces aligned with the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’.
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