Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to unveil the name of the building complex ‘Seva Teerth’ at around 1.30 pm on Friday. Later in the evening, around 6:00 pm, he will formally inaugurate the Seva Teerth along with Kartavya Bhavan-1 and Kartavya Bhavan-2 and also address a public meeting at the venue.
According to a press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the inauguration marks a major step forward in the reshaping of India’s administrative infrastructure. According to her, the initiative reflects the Prime Minister’s focus on creating a management system that is modern, efficient, accessible and focused on the needs of citizens.
Which central government offices house Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan?
Seva Teerth will house the Office of the Prime Minister, the National Security Council Secretariat and the Cabinet Secretariat, which previously operated from different locations.
Kartavya Bhavan-1 and Kartavya Bhavan-2 will accommodate several major ministries, including the ministries of finance, defence, health and family welfare, corporate affairs, education, culture, law and justice, information and broadcasting, agriculture and farmer welfare, chemicals and fertilizers and tribal affairs.
For many years, several important government offices and ministries operated from outdated buildings scattered throughout the Central Vista area, she said, adding that this fragmented arrangement resulted in coordination difficulties, administrative inefficiencies, rising maintenance costs and less-than-ideal working conditions. The PMO office said the newly built complexes aim to address these challenges by consolidating various administrative functions into modern, well-equipped and future-proof facilities.
The statement said both complexes are equipped with digitally integrated workspaces, dedicated public interface areas and centralized reception facilities aimed at promoting greater coordination, administrative efficiency and smoother governance processes. These elements are expected to enhance citizen engagement while improving the overall work environment for employees.
She further highlighted that the buildings were designed in accordance with GRIHA 4-star standards, which include renewable energy systems, water-saving mechanisms, efficient waste management practices and high-performance building envelopes. Together, these sustainability measures are intended to minimize environmental impact and improve operational performance, he said.
According to the statement, the complexes are also supported by robust safety and security systems, including intelligent access controls, comprehensive surveillance networks and advanced emergency response infrastructure to ensure a safe and accessible environment for officials and visitors alike.