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NATION | Seva Teertha and Kartavya Bhavan

Seva Teerth and Kartavya

Bhavan have been built to fulfil
the aspirations of the people of
India. The decisions taken here

will not reflect the thinking of
any monarch but will serve as
the foundation to advance the
expectations of 140 crore citizens.

Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

Seva Teertha: This complex now houses
the Prime Minister’s Office, the National Viksit Bharat will be built on
Security Council Secretariat, and the Cabinet the foundation of Kartavya
Secretariat. Previously, these offices operated
from separate locations.
Kartavya is the foundation for realising the dreams of millions of
Kartavya Bhavan-1 & 2: Accommodate the countrymen!
Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Defence, Kartavya is the beginning; Kartavya is the lifeblood of this vibrant nation.
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Kartavya is work bound in the loving thread of compassion and diligence!
Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of
Education, Ministry of Culture, Ministry Kartavya is the hope of resolutions!
of Law & Justice, Ministry of Information Kartavya is the culmination of hard work!
& Broadcasting, Ministry of Agriculture & Kartavya is the solution to every problem; the faith of a Viksit Bharat is
Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Chemicals & Kartavya!
Fertilisers and Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Kartavya is equality, Kartavya is affection, Kartavya is universal, and
These buildings feature modern amenities: Kartavya is all-encompassing.
Both building complexes feature digitally Kartavya is the mantra woven into the spirit of everyone’s support,
integrated offices, organised public interface everyone’s development!
zones, and centralised reception facilities. Kartavya is the spirit of dedication to the nation!
These complexes feature renewable energy Kartavya is the willpower that ignites the light in every life!
systems, water conservation measures, and Kartavya is the joy of a self-reliant India!
waste management solutions. These building Kartavya is the guarantee of a bright future for future generations!
complexes also include a comprehensive
security infrastructure, including smart access Kartavya is the flag-bearer of Maa Bharati’s life energy!
control systems, surveillance networks, and Every action done with devotion to the nation is a Kartavya!
advanced emergency response infrastructure. Kartavya is the awakened path to the practice of ‘Nagrik Devo Bhava’!

inspiring, impressive and motivating. PM Modi pointed that every year, ₹1,500 crore was being spent on rent
out that South Block and North Block faced space for these ministry buildings, while daily logistics costs
constraints and limited amenities, and being nearly a were incurred for 8,000 to 10,000 employees moving
hundred years old, they were deteriorating from within, between offices. He stressed that with the construction
along with several other challenges. Noting that even of Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan, these expenses
decades after Independence, numerous ministries of will reduce and employees’ time will be saved.
the Government of India were functioning from more PM announced the decision to dedicate the old
than 50 different locations in Delhi. He underlined building as a museum for the nation, making it part of

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