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Seva Teertha and Kartavya Bhavan | NATION

‘Nav teerth’

of Service and Duty

The Government of India has developed “Seva Teerth” and “Kartavya Bhavan” as
symbols not merely of new buildings, but of a transformed administrative culture and
a commitment to good governance. They represent a shift from a mindset of authority
to one of service. This transformation is not just structural, but also reflects a change
in thinking and working style.On February 13th, on the auspicious occasion of Vijaya
Ekadashi, the Prime Minister’s Office became known as ‘Seva Teertha’. On the same
occasion, Kartavya Bhavan-1 and 2, as the Common Central Secretariat, were also
inaugurated, witnessing a new beginning in the journey towards a Viksit Bharat

he New India is moving towards the path of a could match them. In contrast to Raisina Hills, the Seva
new era. Vikram Samvat 2082, Vijaya Ekadashi of Teerth complex is directly connected to the ground.
Tthe Krishna Paksha of Phalguna, 24 Magha, Saka While South and North Blocks were built to implement
Samvat 1947, which is February 13, 2026 according a colonial mindset, today Seva Teerth and Kartavya
to the current calendar, marked a new beginning in Bhavan have been built to fulfill the aspirations of the
India’s development journey. In fact, with the resolve people of India. Decisions taken from these buildings
of a Viksit Bharat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in- will form the foundation for advancing the aspirations
augurated Seva Teertha and Kartavya Bhavan on this of 140 crore citizens.
day. North Block and South Block were built keeping The Prime Minister remarked that the first quarter
in mind the needs and mindset of colonial rule. At of the 21st century has now been completed, and it is
that time, the then Viceroy stated that these struc- essential that the vision of a Viksit Bharat is reflected
tures were built in accordance with the wishes of the not only in policies and schemes but also in workplaces
British Emperor. Raisina Hills was chosen so that these and buildings. He emphasized that the places from
buildings would stand above all others, and no one where the nation is governed must be effective and

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