Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan on Wednesday, marking the launch of the first of ten planned buildings under the Common Central Secretariat project. The building, designed to house multiple ministries, is part of the broader Central Vista redevelopment plan aimed at modernizing and consolidating India’s administrative infrastructure.
Located in the heart of Delhi, Kartavya Bhavan will serve as the new home for crucial government ministries including Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, Petroleum and Natural Gas, and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME). Additionally, it will accommodate the offices of the Principal Scientific Adviser and the Department of Personnel and Training.
This modern facility is just the beginning. Two more buildings are expected to be ready within the next month, while another is targeted for completion by April next year. The remaining structures are slated to be completed by October 2026. The entire initiative is set to revamp the way India’s central ministries operate—streamlining coordination, communication, and administrative efficiency.
The Central Vista overhaul also includes the creation of a high-security Executive Enclave. This enclave will feature a new Prime Minister’s Office, a Cabinet Secretariat, India House, and the National Security Council Secretariat. In a second phase, a new official residence for the Prime Minister will also be built.
With these advancements, many long-standing government buildings, such as Shastri Bhawan, Krishi Bhawan, Nirman Bhawan, and Udyog Bhawan—constructed between the 1950s and 1970s—will be vacated. These older structures are considered outdated and no longer suitable for the evolving demands of government functioning.
According to Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, ministries currently occupying these buildings will temporarily move to alternate office locations on Minto Road, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, and Netaji Palace for a period of two years.
However, not all existing buildings are on the chopping block. The government plans to retain a few key structures, including the National Museum, National Archives, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, Dr. Ambedkar Auditorium, and Vanijya Bhawan.
The Kartavya Bhavan inauguration signals a pivotal moment in reshaping India’s administrative core, bringing together ministries and departments into modern, energy-efficient spaces designed for collaboration and future-readiness.
