New Delhi, August 6
The newly inaugurated Kartavya Bhawan is a symbol of unwavering commitment and continuous efforts towards serving every individual, with the state of the art infrastructure helping swiftly deliver the Centre's policies and schemes to the people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday, right after inaugurating the new administrative building for various ministries.
Posting about him inspecting the Kartavya Bhawan-03 on New Delhi's Kartavya Path, the Prime Minister expressed pride over such "state-of-the-art" infrastructure being dedicated to the nation.
"Kartavya Bhavan, on the path of duty, is a symbol of our unwavering commitment and continuous efforts toward serving every individual. 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," PM Modi posted on X in Hindi.
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, an official statement by the PM's office read.
The office complex spans an area of around 1.5 lakh square metres across two basements and seven levels (ground + six 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 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 statement added.
The new facility has been designed to "foster efficiency, innovation, and collaboration" by bringing together various Ministries and Departments currently scattered across Delhi.
According to the PMO's statement, the new building will exemplify modern governance infrastructure featuring IT-ready and secure workspaces, ID card-based access controls, integrated electronic surveillance, and a centralised command system. It will also lead to sustainability, targeting a GRIHA-4 rating with double-glazed facades, 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.
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 needs. Charging stations for electric vehicles are also provided.
The Prime Minister will also address a public programme on Kartavya Path at around 6:30 PM on Wednesday.
- ANI
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