A New Administrative Landmark: PM Modi Inaugurates Seva Teerth in New Delhi

On 13 February 2026, Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly constructed Prime Minister’s Office complex named Seva Teerth in New Delhi, marking a significant transformation in India’s administrative infrastructure. The new complex now houses the Prime Minister’s Office, the Cabinet Secretariat, and the National Security Council Secretariat, bringing key decision-making institutions under one integrated and technologically advanced campus.

This inauguration represents not merely a change in address, but a broader shift toward modernised, citizen-centric governance aligned with India’s evolving administrative needs.

The Prime Minister's Office has been shifted to newly inaugurated Seva Teerth (Images via Business Standard, Bhaskar) | OpIndia

From South Block to Seva Teerth: A Historic Transition

For nearly eight decades, the Prime Minister’s Office functioned from the historic South Block on Raisina Hill. The building, a symbol of India’s post-Independence governance, had housed the country’s highest executive offices since 1947. With the move to Seva Teerth, that long chapter comes to a close.

The transition also reflects the government’s broader Central Vista redevelopment vision, aimed at upgrading ageing infrastructure and creating purpose-built facilities that meet contemporary security, technological, and administrative standards. South Block and North Block are planned to be transformed into the proposed Yuge Yugeen Bharat Sangrahalaya, a national museum intended to preserve India’s civilisational and institutional legacy.

Design, Technology and Sustainability at the Core

Seva Teerth has been designed as a state-of-the-art administrative complex built to enhance efficiency and coordination. The campus integrates advanced digital systems, secure communication networks, high-speed connectivity, and modern workspace design to streamline governance processes. The consolidation of key offices within the same complex is expected to improve inter-departmental coordination and reduce procedural delays.

Environmental sustainability has also been prioritised in the construction of the complex. Built in accordance with 4-Star GRIHA green building standards, Seva Teerth incorporates energy-efficient systems, water conservation measures, renewable energy integration, and modern waste management practices. The structure reflects a growing emphasis on environmentally responsible public infrastructure.

Citizen-Centric Philosophy Behind the Name

The name “Seva Teerth” embodies a governance philosophy rooted in service. The complex prominently features the inscription “Nagrik Devo Bhava,” which translates to “The citizen is akin to God.” This phrase reflects the administration’s stated focus on placing citizens at the centre of governance and public service delivery.

Alongside Seva Teerth, the Prime Minister also inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan 1 and 2, additional buildings designed to accommodate multiple ministries. These facilities aim to centralise operations that were previously scattered across various government offices, thereby strengthening administrative integration.

Early Decisions from the New Office

Soon after assuming operations at Seva Teerth, Prime Minister Modi signed several policy decisions focusing on welfare initiatives for women, farmers, youth, and startups. These early actions symbolically underscored the government’s message that the new office would serve as a hub for development-oriented and citizen-focused policymaking.

The MGMM Outlook

On 13 February 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Prime Minister’s Office complex, Seva Teerth, in New Delhi, bringing the PMO, Cabinet Secretariat, and National Security Council Secretariat under one integrated and technologically advanced campus. For nearly eight decades, the PMO operated from South Block on Raisina Hill. The move marks a decisive administrative shift under the Central Vista redevelopment plan, replacing colonial-era infrastructure with a purpose-built, secure, and digitally equipped workspace designed for faster coordination and streamlined governance.

Seva Teerth reflects a governance model rooted in efficiency, sustainability, and service. Built to 4-Star GRIHA standards with energy-efficient and eco-friendly systems, the complex emphasises responsible public infrastructure. The inscription “Nagrik Devo Bhava” reinforces a citizen-first philosophy, while the inauguration of Kartavya Bhavan 1 and 2 further centralises key ministries for improved policy execution. The early signing of welfare-focused decisions for women, farmers, youth, and startups from the new office signals a development-driven administrative direction anchored in service, integration, and modern institutional capacity.

(Sources: Business Today, Moneycontrol, OpIndia)