Common Central Secretariat to Be Completed in 22 Months: Khattar

quick Summary

• Union Urban Affairs Minister M.L. khattar announced that the construction of all 10 buildings of the Common Central Secretariat (CCS) under the Central Vista redevelopment plan will be completed by mid-2027.
• Construction is set to begin by December 31, 2025, with completion projected over the next 22 months.
• Ministries housed in Shastri Bhavan, Krishi Bhavan, Nirman Bhavan, and Udyog Bhavan will temporarily shift to new locations (Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Minto Road, Netaji Palace) for two years during this transition.
• A tender for demolishing the aforementioned four buildings is expected within two months.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Kartavya Bhavan -03 on August 6, 2025. He will later address a public rally on Kartavya Path.
• Two CCS buildings (numbered 1 and 2) are nearing completion and are expected by September; CCS building numbers 6 and 7 are scheduled for October 2026 completion; CCS number 10 has an April deadline next year.
• The revamped central vista area will be connected via a new metro line from Indraprastha Metro Station. Stops include North Block, South Block, Supreme Court and Delhi High Court.

photo Credit: ANI

Indian Opinion Analysis

the proclamation advances India’s aspiring revamp of New Delhi’s administrative hub under the Central Vista redevelopment project. Streamlined government operations in purpose-built infrastructure reflect efforts to consolidate bureaucratic functions efficiently while accommodating modern needs.

Relocation during construction suggests proactive measures to minimize disruption but also highlights logistical challenges facing ministries amidst temporary shifts. The inclusion of improved metro connectivity demonstrates recognition of urban mobility’s importance in easing commute challenges associated with centralized hubs like Central Vista.

Prime Minister Modi’s scheduled inauguration reflects sustained political momentum behind these developmental projects-signaling their symbolic role in India’s evolving governance framework. However pragmatic execution over time frame predictably remains pivotal .Read more