7 months ago
PMO to move to Seva Teerth
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) is moving from South Block, where it has been since India's independence, to a new complex called Seva Teerth.
This move is part of a big government project to redevelop the Central Vista area in Delhi.
The new complex also includes offices for the Cabinet Secretariat and the National Security Council Secretariat.
The PMO is expected to move after January 14.
The old South Block will be turned into a museum for the public to visit.
The new complex was built by Larsen and Toubro and cost about Rs.
1189 crore.
The move is significant because it marks the end of an era for the PMO in South Block.
PMO to move from South Block to Seva Teerth complex after January 14.
Seva Teerth complex includes offices for PMO, Cabinet Secretariat, and NSCS.
South Block to be converted into a national museum after the move.
Construction of Seva Teerth completed by Larsen and Toubro at Rs. 1189 crore.
Central Vista redevelopment project includes new Parliament building and other secretariat buildings.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and PMO staff
- What
- Relocation of PMO to Seva Teerth complex
- Where
- From South Block to Seva Teerth complex, Dara Shikoh Road, New Delhi
- When
- After January 14
- Why
- Part of the Central Vista redevelopment project
Proponents of the Move
Critics of the Move
Modernization and Infrastructure
Proponents of the Move
The move is necessary for modernization and better infrastructure, providing more space and better facilities for the PMO and other secretariats.
Critics of the Move
Critics argue that the move is a waste of public funds and that the existing infrastructure is sufficient with some renovations.
Key facts
- Current Location
- South Block
- New Location
- Seva Teerth complex
- Move Date
- After January 14
- Contractor
- Larsen and Toubro
- Construction Cost
- Rs. 1189 crore
- Construction Duration
- 24 months
- Future of South Block
- To be converted into a national museum
Quotes
Mohan Charan Majhi
Chief Minister of Odisha
“Today, we have 147 MLAs, which could increase after delimitation. I am not sure, but after delimitation, the number of members could be 200. Therefore, we have to construct a new assembly building keeping in view for the next 50/100 years”
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Pritiviraj Harichandan
Works Minister of Odisha
“The campus, officially named ‘Lok Seva Bhavan and Mantralaya building’, is envisioned as a state-of-the-art hub for governance and public service delivery. A master plan for this ambitious project has already been approved”
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