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Kartavya Bhavan-03: First Common Central Secretariat Building

11 August 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSKartavya Bhavan-03:First CommonCentral SecretariatBuilding11 August 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Prime Minister inaugurated the first new secretariat block in New Delhi, a step towards modern, greener and more digital government infrastructure.

Key facts

  • Name: Kartavya Bhavan-03, in New Delhi.
  • Type: Common Central Secretariat building, first of ten.
  • Brings together over 50 Union ministries now scattered across the capital.

Objectives

  • Improve administrative efficiency.
  • Cut rent and maintenance costs.
  • Integrate sustainable infrastructure with digital work systems.

Exam angle

  • Project: Central Vista redevelopment.
  • Count: first of ten CCS buildings.

Test yourself

1. Kartavya Bhavan-03 is the first of how many planned Common Central Secretariat buildings?

The notes say it is the first of ten planned CCS buildings.

2. Kartavya Bhavan-03 is part of which redevelopment project?

It falls under the Central Vista redevelopment in New Delhi.

3. Kartavya Bhavan-03 consolidates offices of how many Union ministries?

It brings together offices of over 50 Union ministries.