The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) will leave its 78-year-old home in South Block. It will move to a new, state-of-the-art complex named Sewa Teerth. This change marks a major moment in India’s administrative journey. At the same time, the government continues its wider Central Vista redevelopment plan.
Sewa Teerth becomes the new hub
The PMO will operate from Sewa Teerth-1 in Executive Enclave-I, next to Vayu Bhawan. Meanwhile, Sewa Teerth-2 will house the Cabinet Secretariat. Sewa Teerth-3 will host the National Security Advisor’s Office. As a result, top decision-makers will work closer to each other in one integrated zone.
Already, activity has begun. On October 14, Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan held a high-level meeting in Sewa Teerth-2 with the Chief of Defence Staff and the three service chiefs. This showed that the transition is already underway.
Kartavya Path gets a new administrative identity
At the same time, the government is redesigning Kartavya Path, earlier known as Rajpath. The 3-km stretch is turning into a more open, pedestrian-friendly, and connected government zone. Therefore, the area will support easier movement and better access for both officials and the public.
Kartavya Bhavan brings ministries together
Another key part of the plan is the Common Central Secretariat, named Kartavya Bhavan. It includes ten newly built office buildings. These structures will bring together ministries that currently work from older buildings like Shastri Bhawan, Nirman Bhawan, and Krishi Bhawan.
Recently, one Kartavya Bhavan block opened and began hosting several ministries. In addition, three more blocks are now ready for use. This centralisation aims to improve coordination and reduce travel time between departments.
South and North Blocks to become museums
Once the shift is complete, South Block and North Block will no longer serve as office spaces. Instead, they will transform into museums under the Yuga Yugin Bharat Sangrahalaya project. To support this plan, the government has signed an agreement with France’s Museum Development Agency to guide the conversion.
Modern spaces replace old limits
Prime Minister Modi has often spoken about the problems of ageing buildings. He has pointed out issues such as poor lighting, cramped layouts, and outdated infrastructure. Therefore, the new complexes will focus on energy efficiency, better design, and smoother workflow.
Additionally, the plan includes automated people movers. These systems will connect key buildings and help reduce congestion across the central zone.
A symbolic new beginning
Finally, the PMO’s move to Sewa Teerth signals more than a change of address. It ends a long association with South Block and begins a new chapter of modern, streamlined governance at the heart of the nation.