India’s administrative heart officially moved house today. On February 13, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi bid farewell to the colonial-era South Block and inaugurated Seva Teerth, a sprawling modern complex designed to be the nexus of 21st-century Indian governance.
Adorned with the motto ‘Nagriko Devo Bhava’ (Citizens are akin to God), the building represents more than just a change of address. It is the culmination of the Central Vista redevelopment, signaling a shift toward a more integrated, efficient, and secure command structure.
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Seva Teerth: Leaving the Colonial Shadows of South Block
For decades, the PMO, the National Security Council Secretariat, and the Cabinet Secretariat operated from fragmented, aging buildings scattered across New Delhi.
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Integrated Security: The new complex features a unified safety framework with smart access control and advanced emergency response systems.
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Operational Synergy: By co-locating these three critical wings, the government aims to eliminate the “silo” culture, accelerating decision-making on national security and policy execution.
Kartavya Bhavan 1 & 2: The Future of Coordination
Alongside Seva Teerth, the PM inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan 1 and 2. These buildings are designed to accommodate several key ministries, including Finance, Defence, and Health.
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Digitally Integrated: Every desk is “IT-ready,” featuring high-speed secure networks and centralized digital archives.
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Public Interface: Unlike the restrictive corridors of the old Bhavans, these new structures include structured public interface zones, making the government more accessible to its citizens.
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PM RAHAT & Lakhpati Didi: Major Policy Shifts on Day 1
Proving that the new office is ready for business, PM Modi signed four transformative files within hours of the inauguration:
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PM RAHAT Scheme: A life-saving initiative providing cashless treatment of up to ₹1.5 lakh for road accident victims, regardless of the road category.
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Lakhpati Didi 2.0: With the 3-crore target achieved a year early, the PM set a new, massive goal of 6 crore Lakhpati Didis by March 2029.
Startup India FoF 2.0: A new ₹10,000 crore corpus was approved to support “Deep Tech” and breakthrough technologies in the early stages. -
Agri-Outlay: The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund has been doubled from ₹1 lakh crore to ₹2 lakh crore to strengthen rural supply chains.
Green Governance: The 4-Star GRIHA Architecture
The construction of these complexes follows strict 4-Star GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) standards.
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Energy Neutrality: The buildings incorporate extensive rooftop solar power and high-performance envelopes to reduce cooling costs by 30%.
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Water Wisdom: Advanced water conservation and zero-discharge waste management systems ensure that the campus remains environmentally sustainable.
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[CENTRAL VISTA: OLD VS. NEW GOVERNANCE (2026)]
| Feature | Colonial Era (South Block/Shastri Bhavan) | Seva Teerth / Kartavya Bhavan |
| Connectivity | Fragmented & Scattered | Unified & Consolidated |
| Technology | Retrofitted / Outdated | Digitally Integrated / IT-Ready |
| Energy Efficiency | High Carbon Footprint | 4-Star GRIHA / Renewable-led |
| Security | Physical Checkpoints | Smart Access / Surveillance Networks |
Next Steps
If you are a citizen looking to visit the new administrative area, you should check the updated “Kartavya Path Visitor Guidelines” for 2026, which now include designated entry points for the public interface zones. Furthermore, if you are a startup founder, you should monitor the DPIIT portal for the rollout of the Startup India FoF 2.0 application window, expected to open by early March.
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