New PMO Complex to Be Called ‘Seva Teerth’
In a significant development under the Central Vista Redevelopment project, the new complex housing the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) will now be known as “Seva Teerth.” Senior officials have confirmed that the construction of the complex is in its final stage, and the renaming reflects a deeper shift in India’s governance philosophy.
Previously referred to as the “Executive Enclave,” the redesigned space will accommodate several key establishments, including the Cabinet Secretariat, the National Security Council Secretariat, and India House—a venue dedicated to high-level meetings with foreign dignitaries. Officials noted that the new name aims to emphasize the government’s focus on service-driven administration.
“Seva Teerth will be a workplace designed to reflect the spirit of service, where national priorities take shape,” they stated. According to them, India’s public institutions are undergoing a “quiet but profound shift,” marking an ideological transition from authority to responsibility.
The renaming aligns with several recent changes in official nomenclature across the country. Residences of State Governors, traditionally known as Raj Bhavans, are being renamed “Lok Bhavans” to reinforce a more people-centric identity. Similarly, iconic public spaces and government roads have been rebranded in recent years. For instance, Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard stretching from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate, was renamed Kartavya Path, emphasizing duty over authority. In 2016, the Prime Minister’s residence road was renamed Lok Kalyan Marg, and the Central Secretariat was designated as Kartavya Bhavan.
Officials describe this transformation as more than just administrative. “The idea of governance is moving from satta (power) to seva (service) and from authority to responsibility,” they explained. Every new name, structure, and symbol, they argue, aligns with the broader national message that the government exists to serve.
These changes collectively represent a deeper cultural evolution in India’s democracy—one that prioritizes accountability, service, and the welfare of citizens over traditional symbols of power. “Indian democracy is choosing responsibility over power and service over status,” the officials remarked.
With the renaming of the PMO complex as “Seva Teerth,” the government aims to establish a modern administrative environment rooted in the values of humility, service, and national duty.
