Archive · 18 Aug 2025
India's Power Center Shifts: South Block to Become Museum
India's government is moving its offices to new buildings as part of a big project to update the city.
The main office of the Prime Minister is leaving South Block, a historic building, for a new place called the Executive Enclave.
This move is part of the Central Vista Project, which includes new buildings designed to be modern.
South Block will become a museum.
South Block, India's government center, is shifting as part of the Central Vista Project.
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) will relocate to a new Executive Enclave.
The new enclave, designed by Bimal Patel, will be made of red and yellow sandstone.
North Block, where Home Affairs was located, has moved to Kartavya Bhawan.
South Block will be converted into a museum.
- Who
- The Prime Minister's Office, key ministries including Home Affairs and External Affairs.
- What
- The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) is relocating from South Block to the new Executive Enclave.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- From South Block to the Executive Enclave in Central Vista, New Delhi.
- Why
- As part of the Central Vista redevelopment project.
Nostalgia for History
Embrace of Modernity
Sentiment vs. Efficiency
Nostalgia for History
The old building is full of history and the sense of history will be lost.
Embrace of Modernity
The new buildings will change the way government works in terms of efficiency and coordination.
- Current Location
- South Block
- New Location
- Executive Enclave
- Project
- Central Vista
- Architect
- Bimal Patel
- Home Affairs
- Kartavya Bhawan
- Old Buildings' Future
- Museum
Sources
78 Years After 1947, PMO To Leave South Block For New Central Vista Address
PMO likely to shift to Executive-I enclave by September; North and South blocks to become public museum
After 78 years, PMO to move from South Block to Central Vista
PMO to reportedly shift from South Block to new Central Vista Executive Enclave next month
North Block is leaving the building, with files, stationery and nostalgia
