Archive · 24 Jul 2025
MHA Begins North Block Relocation to New CCS-3 Building
The Indian government is moving the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) from the old North Block building to a new one called CCS-3.
This is part of a big plan to update the capital city.
Some officials have already moved, and more will follow.
The old North Block will become a giant museum called 'Yuge Yugeen Bharat.'
The new CCS-3 building will also house other government offices.
This project involves changing old buildings designed by a British architect named Herbert Baker.
MHA is relocating from North Block to the new CCS-3 building near India Gate.
The shift is part of the Central Vista plan led by the Modi government.
Union Home Secretary and some officials have already moved to CCS-3.
The North Block will be repurposed to house the 'Yuge Yugeen Bharat' museum.
CCS-3 will accommodate various ministries, including MHA.
- Who
- Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officials.
- What
- MHA is shifting from North Block to the new CCS-3 building as part of Central Vista plan.
- When
- The shift is in progress, with some officials already moved.
- Where
- From North Block to CCS-3 near India Gate, New Delhi.
- Why
- As part of the Central Vista plan to refurbish the capital.
- Building
- North Block, CCS-3
- Location
- Raisina Hills, Kartavya Path
- Project
- Central Vista
- Museum
- 'Yuge Yugeen Bharat'
- Architect of old buildings
- Herbert Baker
- Rooms in new building
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