Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unveiled  the name of the building complex Seva Teerth on 13th February, 2026. Prime Minister formally inaugurated Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan-1 & 2 and also addressed  a public programme at Seva Teerth .

What It Is?

• • A newly constructed Common Central Secretariat (CCS) building, designed as a green, smart, and centralised headquarters for key Union ministries under the Central Vista redevelopment plan.
• Located In: New Delhi.
• Aim:

• • Consolidate over 50 scattered central ministry offices into ten modern CCS buildings.
  • Improve administrative efficiency, reduce rental/maintenance costs, and integrate sustainable and digital infrastructure into governance.

• Key Features:

• • Size & Structure: 150,000 sq. m., 7 floors + 2 basements.
  • Green Infrastructure:
    • Rooftop solar panels generating ~5.34 lakh units annually.
    • Rainwater harvesting, zero-discharge waste processing.
    • Energy-efficient HVAC systems and noise-insulated glass.
  • Smart Systems:
    • Digital workspaces, sensor-controlled lighting, CCTV, smart ID-based access.
    • Centralised command centre for building operations.
  • Ministries Housed: Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, Petroleum & Natural Gas, MSME, DoPT, Principal Scientific Adviser.

• Significance:

• • Governance Efficiency: Brings key ministries under one roof, enhancing coordination.
  • Cost Savings: Expected to save ₹1,500 crore annually in rent and maintenance once all CCS buildings are completed.
  • Sustainability: Aims for GRIHA-4 green rating, reducing energy use by 30%.