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India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir to visit US for second time in two months
The Prime Minister inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan at Kartavya Path in the National Capital. This development is part of the ongoing Central Vista Redevelopment Project. Kartavya Bhavan is the first in a series of new common central secretariat buildings. These buildings aim to consolidate various ministries and streamline government operations. The project seeks to provide a new skyline for government buildings that require refurbishing. The hope is for a new, new Delhi rather than old wine in a new bottle, signifying a modern approach to administrative infrastructure. The initiative focuses on enhancing efficiency and coordination among government departments.
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First Post
4 days ago
- First Post
Solar-powered, open floor work halls and more… Inside Kartavya Bhavan, India's new seat of power
PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate Kartavya Bhavan, the first of 10 planned Central Secretariat buildings at Kartavya Path. The building is part of a larger plan that aims to bring all the central government ministries into one place, which are scattered across old, colonial-era buildings in Lutyens' Delhi read more Kartavya Bhavan will bring all central government ministries into one place. Screengrab/ IMage courtesy: X/@mygovindia Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Kartavya Bhavan, the first of ten planned Central Secretariat buildings, at Kartavya Path on Wednesday. Known as CCS-3, this is the first step in a larger plan to bring all central government ministries into one place. Right now, most ministries are scattered across old, colonial-era buildings in Lutyens' Delhi. The idea is to fix that and bring everyone together under one roof to make things more efficient. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The makeover of the staid, dilapidated central government offices is one of the most ambitious urban development projects of Lutyens' Delhi and is part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, which was launched in 2019. Here's a look at what the new building brings to the table. Key features of Kartavya Bhavan Kartavya Bhavan-3, the soon-to-be-inaugurated building under the Central Secretariat Complex (CCS), is a massive seven-storey structure with two basements, sprawling across nearly 1.5 lakh square metres. It's been built to bring together ministries that were earlier scattered across buildings like Shastri Bhawan, Udyog Bhawan, Nirman Bhawan, Krishi Bhawan, Vayu Bhawan, and more. Kartavya Bhavan-3, the newly inaugurated building under the Central Secretariat Complex (CCS), is part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, which was launched in 2019. Image courtesy: Central government While most ministries will now move to Kartavya Bhavan, some buildings will continue to house specific departments. For instance, Vanijya Bhawan will still be home to the commerce ministry, and the Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan will continue to host the external affairs ministry. Other heritage buildings like the National Museum and Ambedkar Auditorium will also be retained, as per The Print. Built to be greener & smarter According to The Print, the structure includes several eco-friendly features: double-glazed windows and a façade to improve insulation, reduce external noise, and prevent condensation. The building uses energy-efficient LED lighting, a smart air-conditioning system, and both occupancy and daylight sensors, all of which are expected to reduce energy consumption by 30 per cent. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Solar power is another key feature. A rooftop solar panel system with a capacity of 366 kWp is expected to generate over 5.34 lakh units of electricity annually. An additional 200 kW system is also planned for the security building's rooftop. Empowering Governance Building New India! PM @narendramodi to inaugurate Kartavya Bhavan tomorrow. This state-of-the-art complex will foster synergy, streamline operations, and boost innovation by housing multiple Ministries and Departments under one roof. A good example of… — MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) August 5, 2025 The Bhavan is designed to be a zero-discharge facility. It will treat and reuse 1.1 million litres of wastewater per day, covering 60 per cent of the building's daily requirement. Rainwater harvesting systems have been installed to provide drinking water. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD From dual plumbing systems and drip irrigation to low-flow taps and sensor-based urinals, every drop of water will be put to smart use. The building also features drinking water fountains designed for efficiency. Waste isn't wasted either. An in-house system will handle 1,000 kg of organic waste daily, converting it into manure. Biometric entry, open office spaces The CCS will feature a modern access system. Entry into Kartavya Bhavan will be managed through smart ID cards, used not just for identification but also to control access for both officials and visitors. All employees have been asked to fill out an online form, submit photographs, and complete biometric authentication through the Ministry of Home Affairs. 'This is a new smart card system and is proposed to be in place. The Aadhar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) is installed inside the office buildings. This new smart card, which will replace the identity card, will be used to authenticate Government officers' entry inside the buildings, thereby is better for security purposes,' said Dev Gupta, president of the Central Secretariat Service Forum, in a statement to The Hindustan Times. Kartavya Bhawan. PTI Security will be tight, with CCTV cameras on every floor, power fencing on boundary walls, and an integrated command and control centre that will oversee all movement within the Central Vista area. The new secretariat is well-equipped for official meetings and coordination. There are 24 large conference rooms, each with a 45-person capacity, along with 26 smaller rooms for 25 participants, and 67 compact meeting spaces designed for teams of nine. It also has features open office spaces, which are typical in corporate offices. However, several senior officers have voiced concerns about these shared spaces, saying they could compromise privacy and confidentiality. Some have requested private chambers to ensure secure conversations and paperwork. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In total, Kartavya Bhavan will be one of ten new buildings in the CCS that will accommodate various ministries. While many ministries have already started shifting into the new premises, CCS buildings 1 and 2 are still under construction. According to Housing Secretary K Srinivas, the full complex will be ready by mid-2027. With input from agencies
The Print
4 days ago
- The Print
Modi to inaugurate swanky new address for central ministries today. Inside the hi-tech Kartavya Bhavan
The makeover of the staid, decrepit central government offices is one of the most ambitious urban upgrade projects of Lutyens Delhi and is part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, which was launched in 2019. The CCS has been given a new name now—Kartavya Bhavan—and the first of the ten CCS buildings (or CCS-3) is finally complete and will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday. The original deadline for the completion of three CCS buildings was November 2023. Two other buildings are due for completion next month. New Delhi: Access-controlled offices, swanky conference rooms, open floor work halls, CCTVs on every floor and more. Phase by phase, the Common Central Secretariat (CCS), which will house all the central government ministries, is finally taking shape on the land where the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts once stood in Delhi's Janpath. Kartavya Path and the new Parliament building are part of the redevelopment project. As of now, only the Ministry of Home Affairs has moved into CCS-3 from its earlier North Block address. Next to move in will be the petroleum and natural gas and rural development ministries, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said Tuesday while briefing the media at CCS-3. The Centre has sanctioned Rs 3,690 crore for the construction of CCS 1, 2 and 3. In all, the CCS will have ten new building blocks where the different central government ministries will be housed. At a press briefing Tuesday, housing secretary K Srinivas said the CCS will be ready in entirety by mid-2027. 'By December 2025, work will start on all the remaining buildings and with new building technology that we are using, we will be able to complete it within 24 months,' Srinivas said. The CCS will have 24 main conference rooms with capacity to seat 45 people, 26 small conference rooms that can seat 25 people each, and 67 small meeting rooms that can hold nine people each. The old Central Secretariat complex currently houses the offices of 22 Union ministries, housing 41,000 employees. It includes offices of central ministries housed in Shastri Bhawan, Nirman Bhawan, Udyog Bhawan, Krishi Bhawan and Vayu Bhawan among others. While a majority of the central government ministries will move to CCS, some like the Vanijya Bhawan, which houses the offices of the commerce ministry, and Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, which houses the offices of the external affairs ministry, will be retained. Other buildings in the Central Secretariat Complex that will be retained include the National Museum and Ambedkar Auditorium. 'These buildings have come up fairly recently,' Srinivas said. The CCS building will also have several green features such as double-glazed glass windows and façade for enhanced thermal insulation, reduced noise, and minimised condensation. There will also be energy efficient LED lighting, occupancy sensors and daylight sensors to achieve 30 percent energy savings. Entry to the building will be through an ID card based access control system—both for officials and visitors. The building will also have power fencing on the boundary wall for perimeter security. There will be an integrated command and control centre for Central Vista from where all the movement in the area will be monitored. Also Read: Plan changes & lack of clarity, what's causing delays in Delhi's Central Vista revamp project Prime Minister's Residence A brand new Prime Minister's Office, called Executive Enclave, and Prime Minister's residence is also in the pipeline. Addressing a press briefing on the eve of the PM inaugurating the first CCS building, Khattar said that work on the Executive Enclave is on and will be completed soon. The Executive Enclave is coming up at the site where the South Block stands now. Work on the Prime Minister's new residence has also begun. 'We have bid out the project,' a senior housing ministry official said. The Prime Minister's Residence Complex, which will be part of Executive Enclave-II, is one of the most important and high-profile components of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project. Coming up on Dara Shikoh Road near South Block in Delhi, the complex will be spread over a total built-up area of 2,26,203 square feet and is estimated to cost Rs 467 crore. Of the total built-up area, the PM's residence will be spread out over an area of 36,328 square feet. ThePrint had earlier reported that besides the prime minister's main residence on the ground and first floors, the complex located south of South Block will also contain the PM's home office, an indoor sports facility, support staff quarters, a Special Protection Group (SPG) office, a Seva Sadan, as well as a security office. An important component of the complex will be a subterranean VIP tunnel that can be accessed from the PM's home office. It will directly connect the PM's residence to the Executive Enclave, which will house the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the new Parliament and the Vice-President's residence. (Edited by Gitanjali Das) Also Read: Central Vista museum committee 'met only once' since 2022. No clarity on artefacts' destination
