New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office will shift to the newly constructed Seva Teerth complex on Friday, marking the vacating of the historic British-era government buildings in North and South Blocks. Before the move, PM Modi is scheduled to chair the final Union Cabinet meeting at South Block atop the iconic Raisina Hills in Lutyens Delhi.
The Ministry of Home Affairs was the first to relocate from North Block to the 347-room Common Central Secretariat, which now accommodates nearly all government ministries and departments except the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
The Seva Teerth complex in central Delhi will house the PMO, the National Security Council Secretariat, and the Cabinet Secretariat, which previously operated from multiple locations. PM Modi is slated to inaugurate Seva Teerth along with Kartavya Bhavan-1 and 2 on February 13, government officials said.
Modern Governance Architecture
The inauguration represents a significant milestone in India’s administrative governance. Officials emphasized that the new complexes reflect the Prime Minister’s vision for a modern, efficient, citizen-centric governance ecosystem.
For decades, central government offices operated from fragmented, ageing buildings across the Central Vista area, creating operational inefficiencies, coordination challenges, and high maintenance costs. The new complexes consolidate administrative functions, offering future-ready facilities designed to improve efficiency, employee well-being, and public engagement.
Kartavya Bhavan-1 & 2 will host several key ministries, including Finance, Defence, Health & Family Welfare, Corporate Affairs, Education, Culture, Law & Justice, Information & Broadcasting, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Chemicals & Fertilizers, and Tribal Affairs. Both complexes feature digitally integrated offices, structured public zones, centralised reception areas, and advanced safety and security systems, including smart access control, surveillance networks, and emergency response infrastructure.
Designed according to 4-Star GRIHA standards, the buildings incorporate renewable energy, water conservation, waste management, and high-performance building envelopes, reducing environmental impact while enhancing operational efficiency.
Future of North and South Blocks
Once vacated, the North and South Blocks will be repurposed to create the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum, envisioned as the world’s largest museum, showcasing India’s civilisational journey. Construction work has already begun at North Block.
The move consolidates India’s governance into modern, sustainable complexes while preserving heritage spaces for cultural and educational purposes, reflecting a balance of administrative efficiency and national legacy.
