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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
TopicCentral Secretariat

Topic: Central Secretariat

Ahead of PM inauguration, govt employees say Kartavya Bhavan’s ‘cramped spaces’ compromise confidentiality

In letter to PMO & urban affairs ministry, officers say this 'adversely affects focus and critical thinking', as well as 'discreet handling of sensitive matters'.

Delhi’s had a ‘bhawan’ boom, but era of ‘decentralised’ govt buildings could end with Central Vista

Paryavaran Bhawan, Vanijya Bhawan, and Urja Bhawan are among swanky new govt office buildings that have come up over past 10 years to house ministries away from Central Secretariat.

Careers paused, posts vacant — why fight over reservation in promotion has govt officers upset

Issue is controversial, taken up in SC several times. With litigation dragging on, more than 1,000 officers of Central Secretariat Service protested outside North Block Friday.

Doughnut-shaped buildings, underground shuttle — how new Central Secretariat will look like

Central Secretariat complex, set to be revamped under the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, will eventually house all 51 central govt ministries.

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha officials are signing up for French lessons at secretariat

Lok Sabha secretariat is conducting a beginners' programme for officials since many of them communicate with foreign delegates. German, Spanish and Russian are also on the agenda.

Modi govt planning to build centralised zones in state capitals to set up its offices

The Central Public Works Department has sought details from its zonal officers about the availability of land for office space & central government departments in state capitals.

On Camera

Indian bureaucracy doesn’t need DOGE. Hiring more would be better for efficiency

The view that bureaucracies are bloated with far too many employees preying on taxpayers money is a widely held myth. Research shows how significantly understaffed the Indian state is.

India’s Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code is struggling to deliver. It’ll take a decade to clear backlog

The Centre is considering an increase in the National Company Law Tribunal's bench capacity, while the Standing Committee of Finance suggests fast-track courts. 

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.