Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan-3, one of the Central Secretariat buildings under the Central Vista redevelopment project here, and inspected the various facilities incorporated in the environment-friendly state-of-the-art seven-storeyed building.
As part of the Central Vista Project, it is the first among several ‘Common Central Secretariat’ buildings aimed at streamlining administrative processes and enabling agile governance. The target is to have all 10 ready within the next two years.
Kartavya Bhavan-3 situated near Kartvaya Path road erstwhile known as Rajpath marks a significant milestone in the government’s commitment to modern, efficient, and citizen-centric governance, reflecting the Prime Minister’s vision.
Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal besides senior officials, was also present on the occasion.
By bringing ministries together under one roof and adopting state-of-the-art infrastructure, the Common Central Secretariat aims to enhance inter-ministerial coordination and ensure a more accountable administrative ecosystem, said an official statement here.
Currently, several key ministries operate from ageing buildings such as Shastri Bhavan, Krishi Bhavan, Udyog Bhavan, and Nirman Bhavan, constructed between the 1950s and 1970s, which have become structurally outdated and inefficient. It is expected that the new buildings will reduce maintenance costs, improve productivity, and offer better facilities for government employees.
Kartavya Bhawan-3 spans approximately 1.5 lakh sq mt will house offices of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of MSME, Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA).
It has various sustainability features including a wastewater treatment and reuse system designed to meet a significant portion of the building’s water requirements. The building is designed to consume 30 per cent less energy. Special glass windows help maintain cooling and reduce external noise. Energy-efficient LED lighting, sensors to switch off lights when not required, smart lifts for power saving, and an advanced energy management system contribute to overall energy conservation, as per the statement.
The rooftop solar panels of Kartavya Bhavan-3 are expected to generate over 5.34 lakh units of electricity annually. Additionally, electric vehicle charging stations have been provided to support sustainable transportation, it added.
