Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan-03, the first of ten planned Common Central Secretariat (CCS) buildings under the Central Vista redevelopment project, aimed at modernizing and centralizing India’s bureaucracy. The state-of-the-art facility will house key ministries, including Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, MSME, DoPT, Petroleum & Natural Gas, and the Principal Scientific Adviser’s office, replacing outdated structures like Shastri Bhawan and Krishi Bhawan, built between the 1950s and 1970s.

The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, overseeing the project, plans to complete CCS buildings 2 and 3 by September 2025 and CCS 10 by April 2026, with buildings 6 and 7 slated for October 2026. Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced on Tuesday that offices from older bhawans will temporarily relocate to Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Minto Road, and Netaji Palace for two years during construction. Certain newer buildings, including the National Museum, National Archives, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, Dr. Ambedkar Auditorium, and Vanijya Bhawan, will be retained.

The Central Vista project has already delivered a new Parliament building, Vice President Enclave, and the redeveloped Kartavya Path from Vijay Chowk to India Gate. Future plans include an Executive Enclave with a new Prime Minister’s Office, Cabinet Secretariat, India House, and National Security Council Secretariat, followed by a new Prime Minister’s residence in the second phase, enhancing administrative efficiency and modernizing India’s capital.

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