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PWD Orders Shastri and Krishi Bhawan Vacations by 2026

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 5:20 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

CPWD Orders Vacate

The Central Public Works Department ordered ministries to vacate Shastri Bhawan and Krishi Bhawan by end-September 2026.
The vacated sites will be demolished to build new Kartavya Bhawan 4 and 5 offices.
The Kartavya Bhawan 4-5 project is estimated to cost about INR3,100 crore.
Construction of the two new buildings is slated for 24 months.
The demolition marks the next Central Vista phase to replace aging secretariat buildings with a Common Secretariat.

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Historical Context

After the 1940 Blitz destroyed the Bullring Market Hall and its shell was cleared in 1963, Birmingham City Council pursued large-scale renewal, echoing Sir Herbert Manzoni’s 1950s-60s demolition of Victorian structures and ring-road construction. In the early 21st century the council cleared the remaining historic market for a mixed-use development, reshaping the city centre’s commercial core.

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CPWD Orders Vacate

The Central Public Works Department ordered ministries to vacate Shastri Bhawan and Krishi Bhawan by end-September 2026.
The vacated sites will be demolished to build new Kartavya Bhawan 4 and 5 offices.
The Kartavya Bhawan 4-5 project is estimated to cost about INR3,100 crore.
Construction of the two new buildings is slated for 24 months.
The demolition marks the next Central Vista phase to replace aging secretariat buildings with a Common Secretariat.

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