CPWD to Demolish Historic Buildings in Delhi for New Government Offices
What happened
Shastri Bhawan and Krishi Bhawan, which house several Central government complexes in Delhi, must be vacated by September 30. This is necessary for the demolition of the buildings to allow for the construction of Kartavya Bhawan 4 and 5 offices. The Central Public Works Department is managing these projects, which have an estimated cost of ₹3,100 crore and are expected to take two years to complete.
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Why it matters
The project is part of the Central Vista master plan, which involves replacing several existing government office buildings with new secretariat facilities. The Central Public Works Department requires the timely vacation of the complexes to facilitate the handover of the site and enable the commencement of construction work as scheduled.
The Central Public Works Department was tasked with construction work in New Delhi starting August 1, 2026.
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Who's involved
- Central Public Works DepartmentManaging the office redevelopment and demolition projects in Delhi.
- Government of IndiaThe authority overseeing the Central Vista master plan and the construction of new offices.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Central Public Works DepartmentSpeculative
The Central Public Works Department might see changes in revenue from leading the execution of the major ₹3,100 crore central office redevelopment project.
- Government of IndiaSpeculative
The Government of India might see changes in operational costs related to the successful completion of the office relocation project.
- Ministry of Housing and Urban AffairsSpeculative
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs might see changes in infrastructure investment requirements related to the new secretariat facilities.
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The entities involved
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Delhi
megacity and union territory of India
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Central Public Works Department
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