Central Vista Area to Be Renamed Kartavya Bhawan Area

The Central Vista redevelopment area in New Delhi is being referred to as the Kartavya Bhawan Complex or Kartavya Bhawan Area from 12 July 2026. The renamed precinct covers the government buildings, Kartavya Marg, and future structures within the Central Vista zone.

Central Vista Redevelopment

Central Vista is the central administrative axis of India in New Delhi. It includes major government buildings and ceremonial spaces between Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. The redevelopment plan includes the Common Central Secretariat, which is designed to house several Union ministries in one administrative cluster.

Kartavya Bhawan and Common Central Secretariat

The Common Central Secretariat project includes 10 buildings under the Central Vista redevelopment plan. Three buildings have already been completed and named Kartavya Bhawans. The first building, Kartavya Bhavan, was inaugurated in August 2025 and is expected to be fully ready by September 2026.

Renaming of Public Spaces and Institutions

The name Kartavya Bhawan follows earlier renaming exercises in the Central Vista area. Rajpath, the two-kilometre stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate, was renamed Kartavya Path in September 2022. The new Prime Minister’s Office complex was renamed Seva Teerth in December 2025. Raj Bhawans are also being renamed Lok Bhawans in several contexts.

Important Facts for Exams

• Central Vista is a major government precinct in New Delhi and forms the administrative core of the Union government.
• Kartavya Path is the renamed form of Rajpath, which runs for about two kilometres between Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate.
• The Common Central Secretariat is planned to have 10 buildings under the Central Vista redevelopment project.
• Kartavya Bhavan is one of the first completed buildings in the new administrative complex.

Administrative and Architectural Context

The Central Vista redevelopment is linked to the reorganisation of central government offices in New Delhi. The project includes new office buildings, renamed public spaces, and a revised administrative layout for Union ministries.