In a major symbolic shift, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) will soon be renamed Seva Teerth as part of the government’s ongoing effort to promote a citizen-first approach to governance.
The new building complex—earlier known as the Executive Enclave under the Central Vista Redevelopment project—is in its final stages of completion. It will house the PMO along with the offices of the Cabinet Secretariat, National Security Council Secretariat, and India House, which will serve as a venue for high-level diplomatic meetings.
The name Seva Teerth has been chosen to reflect a workplace rooted in the spirit of public service and national duty.
Similarly, Raj Bhavans, the official residences of Governors, are being renamed Lok Bhavan.
This renaming follows a series of changes introduced over recent years to underline themes of responsibility, welfare and transparency. In 2016, the Prime Minister’s residence was renamed Lok Kalyan Marg to highlight the focus on public welfare.
Similarly, the Central Secretariat was renamed Kartavya Bhavan, and Rajpath became Kartavya Path, emphasising that public office represents duty rather than privilege.
These changes signal a broader shift in governance spaces, reflecting values of seva (service) and kartavya (duty) at the centre of government functioning.
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