PM Modi to Inaugurate Kartavya Bhavan on Aug 6
New eco-friendly building, part of the Central Vista project, will house several key ministries, aiming to enhance governance efficiency.
- PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate Kartavya Bhavan on August 6 at Kartavya Path in Delhi.
- The building is the first of the new Common Central Secretariat complexes under the Central Vista project.
- It will house several key ministries, including Home Affairs and External Affairs, to enhance administrative efficiency.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 4th Aug: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Kartavya Bhavan in Delhi on August 6, marking a significant milestone in the government’s ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project. The new building is designed to bring together multiple ministries under one roof, with a focus on modern, efficient, and eco-conscious governance.
The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for around 12:15 PM at Kartavya Path, followed by a public address by the Prime Minister at 6:30 PM.
Kartavya Bhavan, which is the first of several planned Common Central Secretariat buildings, is a state-of-the-art office complex that will house the Ministries of Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, and others. The move aims to streamline administrative processes and improve inter-ministerial coordination by replacing aging and structurally outdated buildings like Shastri Bhawan and Krishi Bhawan.
The new structure, spanning 1.5 lakh square meters, has been built with sustainability at its core. It is targeting a GRIHA-4 rating and features double-glazed façades, rooftop solar panels that are expected to generate over 5.34 lakh units of electricity annually, rainwater harvesting, and a zero-discharge waste management system. The design also incorporates energy-efficient features, including smart lifts, LED lighting, and sensors, intended to reduce the building’s energy consumption by 30%.
The ₹20,000 crore Central Vista project has drawn both support for its vision of modernizing India’s power corridor and criticism regarding its scale and expenditure. The government, however, maintains that the revamp is a long-overdue investment in infrastructure that will serve the nation for decades, echoing its commitment to a ‘New India.’
