Source: News on Air
Why in News?
The inauguration of Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan 1 & 2 marks a major step in restructuring India’s administrative infrastructure to enable modern, efficient and citizen-centric governance.
What Are These Complexes?
They are new central government administrative complexes designed to:
- Consolidate key ministries and offices
- Replace fragmented and ageing infrastructure
- Improve coordination and service delivery
They form part of the broader transformation of India’s governance architecture.
Seva Teerth — Key Features
Houses major decision-making institutions:
- Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)
- National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS)
- Cabinet Secretariat
These were earlier located separately.
Purpose → Improve strategic coordination and executive functioning.
Kartavya Bhavan 1 & 2 — Key Features
Accommodates major Union ministries, including:
- Finance
- Defence
- Health
- Education
- Agriculture
- Information & Broadcasting
Purpose → Administrative integration and operational efficiency.
