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India Today
4 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Centre spent Rs 1,500 crore on ministry rent, not anymore: PM at Kartavya Bhavan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Kartavya Bhavan at Kartavya Path in Delhi. PM inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, calling it the seed of Viksit Bharat Old ministry buildings from 1950s-70s are being replaced due to structural inefficiency Facility includes modern amenities and large conference spaces for government use Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, pointing out that many central ministries were functioning from different locations across the national capital, with several housed in rented buildings. He revealed that the government was spending Rs 1,500 crore solely on rent. "Many ministries of the Indian government are being run from 50 different locations in Delhi. Most of these ministries are being run from rented buildings, with an annual expenditure of Rs 1.5 thousand crores. This amount is being spent by the central government just to pay rent," he said. PM Modi pointed out that the country's administrative machinery had been operating for decades after Independence from buildings constructed during the British era. He further highlighted the poor working conditions in the existing buildings, stating that they lacked proper lighting, space, and ventilation. "Can you imagine an important ministry like Home Affairs operating out of a building for nearly 100 years with insufficient resources?" the PM asked. He further said that the newly-inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan is not a mere structure or a piece of infrastructure, but that the seed of Viksit Bharat will be sown from this building. "In the coming decades, the direction of the country will be determined from this building," said PM Modi. Quoting from the Bhagavad Gita, PM Modi said that we must focus more on our kartavya (duty) than on the end result while carrying out our tasks. The ambitious project is aimed at bringing ministries and departments under one roof for efficiency. Kartavya Bhavan-03, the first to be inaugurated, will house the Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, MSME, DoPT, Petroleum & Natural Gas ministries, and the Principal Scientific Adviser's office. Many key ministries currently function from ageing buildings like Shastri Bhawan, Krishi Bhawan, Udyog Bhawan, and Nirman Bhawan, constructed between the 1950s and 1970s, which are now "structurally outdated and inefficient," according to the government. The prime minister, accompanied by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Ministry Secretary HUA Secretary Katikithala Srinivas, took a tour of the newly constructed building. Srinivas briefed PM Modi about the features of Kartavya Bhavan. The HUA Ministry has plans to construct ten buildings as part of the Common Central Secretariat (CCS) under the government's Central Vista redevelopment project. Two CCS buildings, 1 and 2, are scheduled to be completed by next month, while construction work on CCS 10 will be finished by April next year. The project of CCS buildings 6 and 7 will be completed by October 2026. On Tuesday, Khattar said that offices functioning from the four bhawans will shift to four new locations on Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Minto Road, and Netaji Palace temporarily for two years, while the construction is carried out. A few buildings are currently proposed to be retained. These include the National Museum, National Archives, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan (External Affairs Ministry), and Dr Ambedkar Auditorium, which are new buildings. Vanijya Bhawan will also be retained. Under the Central Vista redevelopment plan, the government has already constructed a new Parliament building and the Vice President Enclave, and redeveloped the Kartavya Path that spans from Vijay Chowk to India Gate. Besides the Common Central Secretariat, the government will also construct an Executive Enclave that will house a new Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Cabinet Secretariat, India House, and National Security Council Secretariat. Under the second phase of the Executive Enclave, a new prime minister's residence will be constructed. The plinth area of the Kartavya Bhavan-03 is 1.5 lakh square metres with a basement area of 40,000 square metres. Its parking lot can accommodate 600 cars. The HUA ministry said the Kartavya Bhavan-03 has a creche, a yoga room, a medical room, a cafe, a kitchen, and a multipurpose hall. It has 24 main conference rooms, each with a capacity to seat 45 people, 26 small conference rooms, each with a capacity to seat 25 people, 67 meeting rooms, and 27 lifts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, pointing out that many central ministries were functioning from different locations across the national capital, with several housed in rented buildings. He revealed that the government was spending Rs 1,500 crore solely on rent. "Many ministries of the Indian government are being run from 50 different locations in Delhi. Most of these ministries are being run from rented buildings, with an annual expenditure of Rs 1.5 thousand crores. This amount is being spent by the central government just to pay rent," he said. PM Modi pointed out that the country's administrative machinery had been operating for decades after Independence from buildings constructed during the British era. He further highlighted the poor working conditions in the existing buildings, stating that they lacked proper lighting, space, and ventilation. "Can you imagine an important ministry like Home Affairs operating out of a building for nearly 100 years with insufficient resources?" the PM asked. He further said that the newly-inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan is not a mere structure or a piece of infrastructure, but that the seed of Viksit Bharat will be sown from this building. "In the coming decades, the direction of the country will be determined from this building," said PM Modi. Quoting from the Bhagavad Gita, PM Modi said that we must focus more on our kartavya (duty) than on the end result while carrying out our tasks. The ambitious project is aimed at bringing ministries and departments under one roof for efficiency. Kartavya Bhavan-03, the first to be inaugurated, will house the Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, MSME, DoPT, Petroleum & Natural Gas ministries, and the Principal Scientific Adviser's office. Many key ministries currently function from ageing buildings like Shastri Bhawan, Krishi Bhawan, Udyog Bhawan, and Nirman Bhawan, constructed between the 1950s and 1970s, which are now "structurally outdated and inefficient," according to the government. The prime minister, accompanied by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Ministry Secretary HUA Secretary Katikithala Srinivas, took a tour of the newly constructed building. Srinivas briefed PM Modi about the features of Kartavya Bhavan. The HUA Ministry has plans to construct ten buildings as part of the Common Central Secretariat (CCS) under the government's Central Vista redevelopment project. Two CCS buildings, 1 and 2, are scheduled to be completed by next month, while construction work on CCS 10 will be finished by April next year. The project of CCS buildings 6 and 7 will be completed by October 2026. On Tuesday, Khattar said that offices functioning from the four bhawans will shift to four new locations on Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Minto Road, and Netaji Palace temporarily for two years, while the construction is carried out. A few buildings are currently proposed to be retained. These include the National Museum, National Archives, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan (External Affairs Ministry), and Dr Ambedkar Auditorium, which are new buildings. Vanijya Bhawan will also be retained. Under the Central Vista redevelopment plan, the government has already constructed a new Parliament building and the Vice President Enclave, and redeveloped the Kartavya Path that spans from Vijay Chowk to India Gate. Besides the Common Central Secretariat, the government will also construct an Executive Enclave that will house a new Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Cabinet Secretariat, India House, and National Security Council Secretariat. Under the second phase of the Executive Enclave, a new prime minister's residence will be constructed. The plinth area of the Kartavya Bhavan-03 is 1.5 lakh square metres with a basement area of 40,000 square metres. Its parking lot can accommodate 600 cars. The HUA ministry said the Kartavya Bhavan-03 has a creche, a yoga room, a medical room, a cafe, a kitchen, and a multipurpose hall. It has 24 main conference rooms, each with a capacity to seat 45 people, 26 small conference rooms, each with a capacity to seat 25 people, 67 meeting rooms, and 27 lifts. Join our WhatsApp Channel
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Modi seeks widespread efforts to push make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat
Synopsis Prime Minister Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, urging citizens to contribute to 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' to propel India to become the world's third-largest economy. The new complex will house key ministries, while North and South Blocks will be converted into museums. Agencies New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged Indians to contribute to the success of the "Make in India" and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, as the country strives to become the third-largest economy in the world. Speaking at the inauguration of Kartavya Bhavan-the new premises for key ministries such as Home and External Affairs-Modi said that the modern complex would be a hub for shaping the future through the policies and decisions of the Amrit Kaal era."Together, let us make India the world's third-largest economy and script the success story of Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat," the Prime Minister said. In recent speeches, Modi has highlighted the importance of promoting domestically manufactured products to boost the economy and generate employment. Kartavya Bhavan, inaugurated by the Prime Minister, will now house crucial ministries, including Home, External Affairs, Rural Development, Petroleum, and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The iconic North and South Blocks, he added, will be repurposed as museums to celebrate India's administrative Prime Minister also mentioned major infrastructure milestones achieved over the past decade, including the new Parliament building, the National War Memorial, and Bharat Mandapam."These are not just buildings. During Amrit Kaal, the policies of a developed Bharat will be framed here, historic decisions made, and the nation's future direction charted," Modi said. Kartavya Bhavan, he stressed, symbolises the nation's resolve to achieve its aspirations. He noted that the state-of-the-art complex is designed to improve governance by co-locating multiple ministries and departments under one Prime Minister also emphasized that his government is focussed not only on buildings modern offices but also delivering affordable housing to millions."In the past 11 years, India has built a governance model that is transparent, responsive and citizen centric. India is being reshaped by a holistic vision, where progress reaches every region. No part of the country has been left untouched by the current of development," Modi detailed several measures taken curb corruption and improve the delivery of government schemes."If a new Parliament has been built, so have over 30,000 Panchayat Bhavans. Along with Kartavya Bhavan, over four crore pucca homes have been built for the poor. While the National War Memorial was erected, more than 300 medical colleges came up. Bharat Mandapam was built in Delhi, and so were more than 1,300 Amrit Bharat Railway stations," Modi said."Kartavya," Modi underlined, reflects the duties of citizens, reminding them that rights must be balanced with responsibilities toward transparency, Modi said his government has eliminated 10 crore fake beneficiaries from welfare schemes, resulting in a saving of Rs 4,30,000 crore. The beneficiaries are happy that the resources of the country have been saved, he also noted that more than 1,500 outdated laws from the colonial era have been scrapped, along with 4,000-plus obsolete compliance requirements. Kartavya Bhavan is the first of ten planned buildings that will eventually accommodate key Union ministries and departments.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
'Will Shape India's Future as a Developed Nation': Modi Inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, a state-of-the-art building in New Delhi that will house major ministries and guide the future of India's policymaking. Calling it more than just infrastructure, PM Modi said Kartavya Bhavan represents the soul of a developed India (Viksit Bharat). With advanced amenities and centralised administrative power, the building is part of a historic transformation reshaping the national capital, from Kartavya Path to Bharat Mandapam, the New Parliament, and more. PM Modi called 'Kartavya' not just a duty but India's karmic force, saying this new hub will define how the aspirations of crores of Indians will be realized. As India races toward 2047, Kartavya Bhavan stands as a pillar of New India's governance, strength, and soul. Watch how this space will shape historic decisions for generations.#pmmodi #kartavyabhavan #vikshitbharat #newindia #modiinfrastructure #governance #newdelhi #kartavyapath #modernindia #nationbuilding #infrastructuredevelopment #digitalgovernance #breakingnews #trending #trendingnow #toi #bharat #toibharat #indianews Read More
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Kartavya Bhawan: PM Modi explains reason behind name of India's new power corridor
NEW DELHI: on Wednesday inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the first building under the ambitious Common Central Secretariat (CCS) project, and explained why it carries a name rooted in India's democratic values. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'We gave the name 'Kartavya Bhavan' to this building after a lot of deliberation,' PM Modi said while addressing a gathering at Kartavya Path. 'The names Kartavya Path and Kartavya Bhavan represent the basic values of our democracy and Constitution.' From colonial relics to democratic ideals The Prime Minister said the choice of name marks a clear departure from India's colonial-era administrative culture. For decades, ministries operated from buildings constructed during British rule, like Shastri Bhawan, Udyog Bhawan, and Nirman Bhawan, many of which are now over 70 years old and lack basic amenities. 'These buildings lacked space, light, ventilation, and were not built to meet the needs of a modern democratic government,' PM Modi said. 'Important ministries like Home Affairs were functioning from buildings over a century old.' By naming the new power corridor Kartavya Bhavan, Modi said the government is signaling a shift from entitlement to responsibility. "This is not just a name; it's a message. That governance in India is now driven by the spirit of service and duty, not authority and privilege," he said. 'Kartavya Bhavans will frame India's future' The newly inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan-03 will house several key ministries including, home, external affairs, rural development, petroleum & natural gas, MSME, and DoPT, along with the principal scientific adviser's office. 'For decades, administrative work continued in buildings made during British rule,' PM Modi said, pointing to poor working conditions, lack of ventilation, and inadequate facilities in places like Shastri Bhawan, Krishi Bhawan, and Nirman Bhawan. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now PM Modi said that during Amrit Kaal, the next 25 years leading to India's 100th year of independence, policies for a developed India will be framed in these Kartavya Bhavans. Saving taxpayer money, improving efficiency PM Modi said the new infrastructure will help the government save Rs 1,500 crore annually in rent. 'Many ministries are still run from rented buildings. This amount is being spent just to pay rent,' he said. With 1.5 lakh square metres of built-up area and space for 600 cars, the Kartavya Bhavan-03 includes modern amenities such as a crèche, yoga and medical rooms, a café, and over 100 meeting and conference rooms. Two more CCS buildings are set to be completed by next month. More than just a building 'The policies for a developed India during Amrit Kaal will be framed in Kartavya Bhavans,' the PM said, calling the new complex a symbol of India's shift away from its colonial past toward a self-confident future. The Kartavya Bhavan is part of the broader Central Vista redevelopment project, which includes the new Parliament building, the Vice President's Enclave, and the upcoming Executive Enclave, which will house the new PMO and Cabinet Secretariat.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Evening news wrap: 11 jawans missing in Uttarakhand flash floods; PM Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhawan and more
PM Narendra Modi (left), Donald Trump (centre), Sachin Tendulkar (Agencies) A recent cloudburst near Harsil, Uttarakhand, caused a flash flood leaving 11 Indian Army jawans missing, with rescue efforts complicated by damaged roads. Meanwhile, PM Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the first building of the Central Vista redevelopment to consolidate key ministries by 2027. Amid US tariff threats over India's Russia oil trade, India highlighted Western hypocrisy as the US and EU continue major imports from Russia. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra dismissed Trump's 'dead economy' remark, emphasizing India's strong growth and inflation control. In cricket, Sachin Tendulkar called India's Test wins without Jasprit Bumrah coincidental, praised key players, and supported the team's spirit during the Manchester Test. Here are top five news stories for the evening Uttarakhand floods: 11 Army jawans missing, confirms NDRF; rescue ops underway A cloudburst near Harsil in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, caused a flash flood, leaving 11 Indian Army jawans missing. Rescue teams from the NDRF and Army are working relentlessly in tough conditions to find the missing soldiers. The area's isolation, due to road damage and a collapsed bridge, is hindering relief operations. Read full story Part of Central Vista project: Kartavya Bhawan inaugurated; key things to know about the high-tech building Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the inaugural building of the common central secretariat project, which aims to streamline government offices for better efficiency. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Major ministries like home affairs and external affairs will move from Raisina Hills to this new, energy-efficient facility. The larger Central Vista redevelopment project seeks to upgrade government infrastructure and centralize operations by June 2027. Read full story Reality check for Trump's tariff threats! US, Europe continue to import billions worth of goods from Russia; where does India stand? Despite US President Trump's threats of higher tariffs on India over its oil trade with Russia, the US and EU continue importing billions in Russian energy and goods. India has highlighted this hypocrisy, pointing to ongoing Western trade with Russia in LNG, uranium, and fertilizers. Read full story Doing very well! RBI guv says India contributing more to global economy than US RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra dismissed Donald Trump's "dead economy" comment, highlighting India's robust economic growth and its larger contribution to global growth than the US. Addressing concerns over possible US tariffs linked to India's energy trade with Russia, Malhotra assured a stable inflation outlook and said authorities are ready to act if global oil prices surge to safeguard consumers. Read full story Just a coincidence': Sachin Tendulkar on India winning without Jasprit Bumrah Sachin Tendulkar views India's Test wins without Jasprit Bumrah as coincidental, praising Bumrah's 'exceptional' skill. Despite Mohammed Siraj's strong showing, Bumrah remains a key performer. Tendulkar also praised Washington Sundar's all-round impact and supported India's choice to continue playing in the Manchester Test, backing the team's spirit and dismissing worries about England's bowlers needing rest before the final Test. Read full story
