Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to shift to his new office at the Executive Enclave as part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project post-Diwali, as confirmed by senior government officials. This move will mark the relocation of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) from South Block, its home since India’s independence in 1947.
The new PMO will be situated in “Sewa Tirath-1,” one of three recently constructed buildings in the Executive Enclave-I, adjacent to Vayu Bhawan. The other two buildings, Sewa Tirath-2 and Sewa Tirath-3, are designated to house the Cabinet Secretariat and the National Security Advisor’s Office. A high-level meeting was held on October 14 by Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan with Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan and the three service chiefs in Sewa Tirath-2, signaling the commencement of operations in the new complex.
As part of a broader initiative to revamp Delhi’s central administrative hub, the Central Vista Redevelopment Project seeks to revitalize and modernize government infrastructure along what was once Rajpath, now renamed Kartavya Path. The 3-km stretch is being transformed into a more pedestrian-friendly and integrated government district.
The current South Block and North Block buildings, long-standing homes of India’s top offices, are slated to be repurposed into museums under the proposed ‘Yuga Yugin Bharat Sangrahalaya’ project. An agreement with France’s Museum Development Agency has been inked to support this transformation, showcasing India’s political and cultural history.
Prime Minister Modi has emphasized that many key ministries operate from outdated colonial-era buildings that pose limitations in space, natural light, and ventilation. The Central Vista project aims to address these challenges while enhancing administrative efficiency.
As part of this redevelopment, new Common Central Secretariat (CCS) buildings are under construction to consolidate ministries currently dispersed across Delhi. One such building, Kartavya Bhawan, was opened last month and is already accommodating multiple ministries. Three additional CCS buildings are slated for occupancy.
The government aims to finalize the Central Vista redevelopment, including the Prime Minister’s new residence near South Block, by the end of 2027. Plans also include implementing automated people movers to connect key government structures and alleviate congestion in the area.
The transition to the new Executive Enclave signifies a significant administrative shift and holds historical significance as it concludes the PMO’s 78-year tenure in South Block, deeply intertwined with India’s post-independence political narrative.