PMO New Address: PM’s address changed after 125 years, now government will run from Seva Tirtha, know 5 major features of the new office

News India Live, Digital Desk: Today, 13th February, is a historic day for India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left the British era ‘South Block’ located in Raisina Hills and entered his new and modern office ‘Seva Tirtha’. This change is happening after about 125 years, because from Pandit Nehru till now all the Prime Ministers have had their offices in South Block only.1. No more ‘power’, now ‘service’. With this change, the central government has also given an ideological message. PM Modi has changed the name of the PMO to ‘Seva Tirtha’, reflecting the resolve of ‘Service from Power’. Integrated Secretariat: ‘Seva Tirtha’ will now have the PMO, Cabinet Secretariat and National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) under one roof, which were earlier at different places. Kartavya Bhawan: Along with this, the Prime Minister has also inaugurated Kartavya Bhawan-1 and 2, where many important ministries like Defence, Finance and Health will shift.2. Why was the date of 13th February chosen? Today’s date has been chosen very thoughtfully. On 13 February 1931, the British officially declared New Delhi the capital of India. Exactly 95 years later, on the same date, PM Modi, disillusioned with the buildings of the British era, has inaugurated the new center of ‘Self-reliant India’.3. 5 Hi-Tech Features of ‘Seva Tirtha’ This new campus is not just an office but a ‘Smart Campus’ built keeping in mind the future needs: 4-Star GRIHA Rating: It is completely eco-friendly, with special arrangements for solar energy and water conservation. Digital Integration: The office is completely based on paperless functioning (e-Office). Security Chakra: It has ‘Smart Access Control’ and modern security framework installed in it. Public Interface: An accessible and organized ‘reception area’ has been created for the common citizens. Rs 100 Coin: To commemorate this historic occasion, the PM has also released a commemorative coin of Rs 100.4. What will happen to the old ‘South Block’? South and North Block, which have been the centers of Indian power for decades, will now be vacated and converted into ‘Yuge Yugeen Bharat’ National Museum. This will be the world’s largest museum, which will showcase India’s 5000 years of history.