Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, dedicated Kartavya Bhavan-3 at Kartavya Path to the nation, calling it a landmark moment in the government’s ongoing efforts to modernise India’s administrative infrastructure and promote citizen-centric governance as well as a symbol of unwavering resolve and continuous efforts towards public service.
Speaking on the occasion, he remarked that August, the month of revolution, has brought yet another historic milestone ahead of 15th August. He highlighted that India is witnessing, one after the other, key achievements associated with the making of a modern India.
Referring to New Delhi, Modi listed recent infrastructural landmarks: Kartavya Path, the new Parliament Building, the new Defence Offices Complex, Bharat Mandapam, Yashobhoomi, the National War Memorial dedicated to the martyrs, and the statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and now the Kartavya Bhavan.
Emphasising that these are not merely new buildings or regular infrastructure, the Prime Minister said that in the Amrit Kaal, the policies shaping a developed India will be formulated in these very structures, and in the coming decades, the nation’s trajectory will be determined from these institutions. He extended congratulations to all citizens on the inauguration of Kartavya Bhavan and also expressed gratitude to the engineers and Shramjeevis involved in its construction.
He stated that the Kartavya Bhawan will not only help in faster delivery of policies and schemes but will also give fresh momentum to the nation’s development.
This marks a major milestone in the government commitment to the Prime Minister’s vision of modern, efficient, and citizen-centric governance, a note issued from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.
Kartavya Bhavan – 03 is part of the broader transformation of the Central Vista. It is the first among several upcoming Common Central Secretariat buildings that aim to streamline administrative processes and enable agile governance.
The Prime Minister noted that the building has been developed with full attention given to environmental protection.
“The project embodies the government’s broader administrative reform agenda. By co-locating Ministries and adopting cutting-edge infrastructure, the Common Central Secretariat will improve inter-ministerial coordination, accelerate policy execution, and foster a responsive administrative ecosystem,” the PMO said.
On the occasion, PM also planted a sapling in the premises of Kartavya Bhawan.
In a series of X posts, the Prime Minister said, “It will not only help in swiftly delivering our policies and schemes to the people but will also provide a new momentum to the country’s development. I am deeply proud to dedicate this building, an example of state-of-the-art infrastructure, to the nation.”
Currently, many key Ministries function from aging buildings like Shastri Bhawan, Krishi Bhawan, Udyog Bhawan, and Nirman Bhawan, constructed between the 1950s and 1970s, which are now structurally outdated and inefficient. The new facilities will reduce repair and maintenance costs, boost productivity, improve employee well-being, and enhance overall service delivery.
कर्तव्य पथ पर कर्तव्य भवन जन-जन की सेवा के प्रति हमारे अटूट संकल्प और निरंतर प्रयासों का प्रतीक है। यह ना केवल हमारी नीतियों और योजनाओं को लोगों तक तेजी से पहुंचाने में मददगार बनने वाला है, बल्कि इससे देश के विकास को भी एक नई गति मिलेगी। अत्याधुनिक इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर की मिसाल बने इस… pic.twitter.com/0NUVUSOiZd
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 6, 2025
Kartavya Bhavan – 03 has been designed to foster efficiency, innovation, and collaboration by bringing together various Ministries and Departments currently scattered across Delhi.
It will be a state-of-the-art office complex spanning an area of around 1.5 lakh square meters across two basements and seven levels (Ground + 6 floors). It will house offices of the Ministries/Departments of Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, MSME, DoPT, Petroleum & Natural Gas, and the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA), the PMO stated.
The new building will exemplify modern governance infrastructure featuring IT-ready and secure workspaces, ID card-based access controls, integrated electronic surveillance, and a centralized command system. It will also lead in sustainability, targeting a GRIHA-4 rating with double-glazed façades, rooftop solar, solar water heating, advanced HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems, and rainwater harvesting.
The facility will promote eco-consciousness through zero-discharge waste management, in-house solid waste processing, e-vehicle charging stations, and extensive use of recycled construction material, it added.
As a zero-discharge campus, Kartavya Bhavan treats and reuses wastewater to meet a major chunk of water needs. The building uses recycled construction and demolition waste in masonry and paving blocks, lightweight dry partitions to reduce topsoil use and structural load, and features an in-house solid waste management system.
The building is designed to use 30 per cent less energy. It has special glass windows to keep the building cool and reduce outside noise. Energy-saving LED lights, sensors that switch off lights when not needed, smart lifts that save power, and an advanced system to manage electricity use will all help save energy.
Solar panels on the roof of Kartavya Bhavan – 03 will generate over 5.34 lakh units of electricity every year. Solar water heaters meet more than a quarter of the daily hot water need. Charging stations for electric vehicles are also provided.
