New Delhi, February 13 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the new buildings housing the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the central secretariat mark a significant milestone in India's journey towards 'Developed India' (Viksit Bharat) and reflect the government's commitment to citizen-centric governance and national progress.
Inaugurating the new PMO, named Seva Teerth, and two buildings of the central secretariat, called Kartavya Bhawan 1 and 2, Modi also said that the buildings have been constructed to fulfill the aspirations of the people of India.
"Seva Teerth, Kartavya Bhavan 1 and 2 mark a significant milestone in India's journey towards Viksit Bharat. These reflect our commitment to citizen-centric governance and national progress," he said at an event attended by central ministers, senior bureaucrats, and other officials of the central government.
The prime minister said that historic structures such as the South Block and North Block, which until now house important ministries like defence, home, and finance, besides the PMO, were built to embody the ideals of the British Empire, but the Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhawan have been constructed to realize the aspirations of the people of the nation.
"The decisions made here will serve as the foundation for advancing the ambitions of 140 crore citizens, rather than reflecting the will of a monarch. With this spirit, I dedicate Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhawan to the people of the country," he said.
