PM Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan in Delhi | Pics

Published on Aug 06, 2025 08:59 pm IST

PM Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, first of 10 new Secretariat buildings to house all ministries under one roof under the Central Vista project in Delhi. 

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the first of ten new government buildings being built in Delhi to bring all Union ministries under one roof.(PMO via PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 06, 2025 08:59 pm IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the first of ten new government buildings being built in Delhi to bring all Union ministries under one roof.(PMO via PTI)

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The project aims to bring ministries and departments under one roof to improve efficiency.(PMO via PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 06, 2025 08:59 pm IST

The project aims to bring ministries and departments under one roof to improve efficiency.(PMO via PTI)

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Kartavya Bhavan-03, the first to be completed, will house the Ministries of Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, MSME, DoPT, Petroleum and Natural Gas, along with the Principal Scientific Adviser’s office.(DPR PMO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 06, 2025 08:59 pm IST

Kartavya Bhavan-03, the first to be completed, will house the Ministries of Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, MSME, DoPT, Petroleum and Natural Gas, along with the Principal Scientific Adviser’s office.(DPR PMO)

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Right now, many ministries work out of old buildings like Shastri Bhawan and Krishi Bhawan, built in the 1950s to 70s. The government says these are now too old and not fit for use.(@narendramodi/ X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 06, 2025 08:59 pm IST

Right now, many ministries work out of old buildings like Shastri Bhawan and Krishi Bhawan, built in the 1950s to 70s. The government says these are now too old and not fit for use.(@narendramodi/ X)

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Modi toured the new building with Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and HUA Secretary Katikithala Srinivas, who briefed him on its features. (PMO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 06, 2025 08:59 pm IST

Modi toured the new building with Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and HUA Secretary Katikithala Srinivas, who briefed him on its features. (PMO)

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The HUA Ministry plans to build ten such buildings under the Common Central Secretariat as part of the Central Vista redevelopment project.(@narendramodi/ X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The HUA Ministry plans to build ten such buildings under the Common Central Secretariat as part of the Central Vista redevelopment project.(@narendramodi/ X)

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Two more buildings, CCS 1 and 2, are expected to be ready next month. CCS 10 is set for completion by April 2026. Buildings 6 and 7 are due in October 2026.(DPR PMO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 06, 2025 08:59 pm IST

Two more buildings, CCS 1 and 2, are expected to be ready next month. CCS 10 is set for completion by April 2026. Buildings 6 and 7 are due in October 2026.(DPR PMO)

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Some existing buildings will be retained, including the National Museum, National Archives, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan (External Affairs Ministry), Dr Ambedkar Auditorium, and Vanijya Bhawan.(PMO via PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Some existing buildings will be retained, including the National Museum, National Archives, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan (External Affairs Ministry), Dr Ambedkar Auditorium, and Vanijya Bhawan.(PMO via PTI)

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As part of the Central Vista redevelopment, the government has already built a new Parliament building, a Vice President’s Enclave, and revamped Kartavya Path between Vijay Chowk and India Gate.(DPR PMO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 06, 2025 08:59 pm IST

As part of the Central Vista redevelopment, the government has already built a new Parliament building, a Vice President’s Enclave, and revamped Kartavya Path between Vijay Chowk and India Gate.(DPR PMO)

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Kartavya Bhavan-03 has a plinth area of 1.5 lakh square metres and a basement of 40,000 square metres. The parking lot holds 600 cars.(PMO via PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 06, 2025 08:59 pm IST

Kartavya Bhavan-03 has a plinth area of 1.5 lakh square metres and a basement of 40,000 square metres. The parking lot holds 600 cars.(PMO via PTI)

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