From Makar Sankranti onwards, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has a new address and a new name; find out more.

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From Makar Sankranti onwards, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) is changing its address. Along with this, the PMO’s name has also been changed. The PMO will now be known as Seva Teerth. The new Prime Minister’s Office is built on an open-floor design. Instead of closed cabins, officials will now be seen working together in a collaborative environment, aimed at fostering cooperation and faster coordination. Senior officials say the design is intended to transform how people interact within the system and reduce the layers of formality associated with the old building.

What’s Special About Seva Teerth?

Seva Teerth has been built from the ground up with encrypted communication systems, advanced cybersecurity networks, and an integrated security architecture. Officials say the building is earthquake-resistant and designed to remain operational under all circumstances. A significant addition is a modern conference facility within the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) complex, known as ‘India House’. This is designed for high-level bilateral meetings, international conferences, and press interactions. Previously, there was no such dedicated space within the PMO, requiring multiple arrangements at different locations.

Cabinet Secretariat and National Security Advisor’s Office at Seva Teerth

Seva Teerth is not just a new address for the PMO. It brings together the highest centers of governance under one roof. Seva Teerth One houses the PMO, Seva Teerth Two the Cabinet Secretariat, and Seva Teerth Three the National Security Council Secretariat, along with the National Security Advisor’s office. In the old system, these institutions operated from separate locations, often leading to delays in coordination on sensitive matters.

According to officials, Seva Teerth, built at a cost of approximately Rs 1,200 crore, signifies that governance is not just changing locations, but also redefining how power is exercised.

Old Office to Become a Museum

Once the PMO completely vacates South Block, the historic North and South Blocks will be converted into a public museum.