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PM Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan in New Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly built ‘Kartavya Bhavan’ at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on 06 August 2025. This marks a major milestone in the Government’s commitment to the Prime Minister’s vision of modern, efficient, and citizen-centric governance. Shri Modi also planted a sapling in the premises of Kartavya Bhawan on this occasion. He extended congratulations to all citizens on the inauguration of Kartavya Bhavan and also expressed gratitude to the engineers and Shramjeevis involved in its construction
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the inauguration program of Kartavya Bhavan-3 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, he remarked that August, the month of revolution, has brought yet another historic milestone ahead of 15th August. He highlighted that India is witnessing, one after the other, key achievements associated with the making of a modern India. Referring to New Delhi, Shri Modi listed recent infrastructural landmarks: Kartavya Path, the new Parliament Building, the new Defence Offices Complex, Bharat Mandapam, Yashobhoomi, the National War Memorial dedicated to the martyrs, and the statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and now the Kartavya Bhavan.
Annual rental costs alone is ₹1,500 crore
Pointing out that various ministries of the Government of India currently operate from 50 different locations across Delhi, Shri Modi said that many of these ministries are functioning out of rented buildings. He underlined that the annual expenditure on rental costs alone is staggering—amounting to Rs. 1,500 crore. He noted that an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 employees travel daily between ministries, resulting in the movement of hundreds of vehicles, generating high expenditure and increasing traffic congestion.
The vision of ‘Vikas aur Virasat’
Stating that when successful nations move forward, they do not abandon their positive legacy but preserve it, Shri Modi affirmed that India is advancing with the vision of ‘Vikas aur Virasat’. Following the inauguration of new Kartavya Bhavans, the Prime Minister announced that the historic North and South Blocks will now be transformed into part of India’s living legacy. These iconic buildings will be converted into public museums named “Yuge Yugeen Bharat Sangrahalaya,” allowing every citizen to witness and experience India’s rich civilizational journey, he said.
• Kartavya Bhawan reflects our unwavering commitment to public service.
• Kartavya Bhavan embodies the resolve to fulfil the nation’s dreams.
• India is being shaped by a holistic vision, where progress reaches every region.
• Past 11 years, India has built a governance model that is transparent, responsive and citizen-centric.
• Together, let us make India the world’s third-largest economy and script the success story of Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.