Central Vista Redevelopment Area in New Delhi Renamed Kartavya Bhawan Complex from July 12 to Reflect Constitutional Duty and Citizen-Centric Governance | Current Affairs

The Central Vista redevelopment area in New Delhi has been officially renamed the Kartavya Bhawan Complex from July 12, 2026. The renaming reflects the government's emphasis on constitutional duties and citizen-centric governance, with the word "Kartavya" meaning duty in Sanskrit, directly referencing the Fundamental Duties enshrined in Article 51A of the Indian Constitution.

The Central Vista project, one of India's most ambitious urban redevelopment initiatives, has transformed the heart of New Delhi's administrative core. It includes the new Parliament building inaugurated by PM Modi on May 28, 2023, the new Prime Minister's Office, new Cabinet Secretariat buildings, common central secretariat buildings, a new Vice President's residence, and the redeveloped Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath), which was renamed in September 2022. The entire integrated zone will now be known uniformly as the Kartavya Bhawan Complex.

Why in News: Government renaming of key national landmarks and constitutional connections are frequently asked in SSC CGL, UPSC, Banking, and Railway exams. Key facts include the new name (Kartavya Bhawan Complex), effective date (July 12, 2026), the Sanskrit meaning of Kartavya, Article 51A, and the earlier renaming of Rajpath to Kartavya Path in 2022.

Key Points to Remember:

Central Vista area renamed: Kartavya Bhawan Complex from July 12, 2026
Kartavya means "duty" in Sanskrit
Reference: Fundamental Duties under Article 51A of the Indian Constitution
Central Vista Project: Major urban redevelopment of New Delhi's administrative core
New Parliament building: Inaugurated by PM Modi on May 28, 2023
Rajpath renamed Kartavya Path: September 2022
Kartavya Path connects India Gate to Rashtrapati Bhavan
India Gate: War memorial; located on Kartavya Path; commemorates soldiers who died in World War I and Third Anglo-Afghan War
The integrated zone now includes Parliament, PM Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Central Secretariat, and VP residence
Central Vista Redevelopment: Designed by architect Bimal Patel (HCP Design, Planning and Management)

Related Static GK:

Article 51A: Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens; added by 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976 (Swaran Singh Committee recommendation); currently 11 duties (10 original + 1 added by 86th Amendment 2002)
Fundamental Duties are listed in Part IVA of the Constitution
New Parliament building: Triangular in shape; capacity: Lok Sabha 888, Rajya Sabha 384; built by Tata Projects
Kartavya Path: Formerly Rajpath; renamed September 8, 2022; connects India Gate to Rashtrapati Bhavan
Rajpath was built during British colonial era; originally called Kingsway
Central Vista: Refers to the ceremonial boulevard and the administrative complex around it in New Delhi
Rashtrapati Bhavan: Official residence of President of India; located at western end of Kartavya Path; designed by Edwin Lutyens