SEVA TEERTH, NEW DELHI
On 13 February 2026, Narendra Modi formally inaugurated Seva Teerth, a modern government complex in New Delhi that marks a significant shift in India’s administrative architecture.
🏛 What Is Seva Teerth?
Seva Teerth is the new headquarters of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and a consolidated hub for core executive functions, housing:
● The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)
● The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS)
● The Cabinet Secretariat
All these previously operated from separate locations across the Central Vista area and the South Block, a colonial-era building that has served as the PMO since Independence.
🗓 Historic Significance of the Day
The inauguration took place on 13 February 2026, which also coincides with 95 years since New Delhi was declared the nation’s capital in 1931—adding historical resonance to this administrative transition.
🏗 A Shift from Colonial Legacy
The move from the century-old South Block to Seva Teerth represents more than a physical relocation. Government officials and the Prime Minister described the shift as a symbolic step away from colonial-era institutions toward a modern, citizen-centric governance ecosystem.
Prime Minister Modi emphasised that Seva Teerth reflects the aspirations of India’s 140 crore people and embodies the ethos of service (“Seva”).
🌟 Features of the Complex
Integrated and future-ready infrastructure: Designed to bring key executive offices under one roof for better coordination and efficiency.
● Green and sustainable standards: Built to 4-Star GRIHA eco-friendly norms for environmental performance.
● Citizen-centric focus: Includes centralised public interface zones and digitally integrated systems.
● New address and identity: The motto “Nagrik Devo Bhava” (“citizen is akin to God”) is inscribed at the complex, symbolising a governance approach prioritising the people.
🪙 Commemorations
To mark the inauguration, the government released a ₹100 commemorative coin featuring Seva Teerth’s image and the inscription “Nagrik Devo Bhava.”
📌 What Happens Now
With Seva Teerth now operational:
● The PMO has officially shifted from the iconic South Block.
● South Block and related colonial buildings are expected to be repurposed as museum space—part of a broader cultural transformation.
● The new complex is set to play a central role in how the Indian government functions going forward.
● In essence, Seva Teerth marks a new chapter in India’s administrative evolution—one that blends modern infrastructure with a governance philosophy rooted in service to the people. 🇮🇳
