Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan at Kartavya Path in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Kartavya Bhavan at Kartavya Path in DelhiPM Modi inspected the Kartavya Bhavan accompanied by the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal KhattarKartavya Bhavan03 is part of the broader transformation of the Central Vista It is the first among several upcoming Common Central Secretariat buildings that aim to streamline administrative processes and enable agile governance according to a press release by the PMOThe project embodies the governments broader administrative reform agenda By colocating Ministries and adopting cuttingedge infrastructure the Common Central Secretariat will improve interministerial coordination accelerate policy execution and foster a responsive administrative ecosystem as per the releaseCurrently many key Ministries function from ageing buildings like Shastri Bhawan Krishi Bhawan Udyog Bhawan and Nirman Bhawan constructed between the 1950s and 1970s which are now structurally outdated and inefficient The new facilities will reduce repair and maintenance costs boost productivity improve employee wellbeing and enhance overall service deliveryKartavya Bhavan03 has been designed to foster efficiency innovation and collaboration by bringing together various Ministries and Departments currently scattered across Delhi It is an office complex spanning an area of around 15 lakh square meters across two basements and seven levels ground six floors It will house offices of the MinistriesDepartments of Home Affairs External Affairs Rural Development MSME DoPT Petroleum amp Natural Gas and the Principal Scientific Adviser PSAAccording to the PMO release the new building will exemplify modern governance infrastructure featuring ITready and secure workspaces ID cardbased access controls integrated electronic surveillance and a centralised command system It will also lead to sustainability targeting a GRIHA4 rating with doubleglazed facades rooftop solar solar water heating advanced HVAC Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems and rainwater harvestingThe facility will promote ecoconsciousness through zerodischarge waste management inhouse solid waste processing evehicle charging stations and extensive use of recycled construction materialAs a zerodischarge campus Kartavya Bhavan treats and reuses wastewater to meet a major chunk of its water needs The building uses recycled construction and demolition waste in masonry and paving blocks lightweight dry partitions to reduce topsoil use and structural load and features an inhouse solid waste management systemThe building is designed to use 30 per cent less energy It has special glass windows to keep the building cool and reduce outside noise Energysaving LED lights sensors that switch off lights when not needed smart lifts that save power and an advanced system to manage electricity use will all help save energySolar panels on the roof of Kartavya Bhavan03 will generate over 534 lakh units of electricity every year Solar water heaters meet more than a quarter of the daily hot water needs Charging stations for electric vehicles are also provided as per the releaseThe Prime Minister will address a public programme on Kartavya Path at around 630 PM according to the official statement from the Prime Ministers OfficeThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever