Overview On 13 February 2026 , Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) complex, Seva Teerth , in New Delhi . The landmark move brings the PMO , the Cabinet Secretariat and the National Security Council (NSC) Secretariat together in a single, purpose‑built facility, signalling a major shift in the administrative architecture of the Union Government. Key Developments Development 1: Formal inauguration of the Seva Teerth complex by the Prime Minister, marking the physical unification of three pivotal secretariats. Development 2: Consolidation of the PMO , Cabinet Secretariat and NSC Secretariat under one roof to facilitate real‑time coordination, faster decision‑making and reduced bureaucratic lag. Development 3: Anticipated operational benefits such as streamlined communication channels, integrated security protocols, and a single point of contact for inter‑ministerial and inter‑agency matters. Important Facts Fact 1: The inauguration took place on 13 February 2026 in the national capital, New Delhi. Fact 2: The three secretariats—PMO, Cabinet Secretariat and NSC Secretariat—will now function from the same building, a first in the administrative history of independent India. UPSC Relevance This development is directly relevant to the UPSC syllabus under General Studies Paper II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations) . It touches upon the structure and functioning of the Union Executive, inter‑agency coordination, national security administration, and reforms aimed at improving governance efficiency. Potential question angles include the impact of administrative centralisation on policy implementation, comparative analysis with past reforms, and the role of the NSC in India’s security architecture. Way Forward The co‑location of these secretariats is expected to set a precedent for future institutional reforms, encouraging further integration of ministries and departments where functional overlap exists. Continuous monitoring of the complex’s operational efficacy will be crucial. Policy recommendations may include establishing a dedicated coordination cell, leveraging technology for secure information sharing, and periodic audits to assess the impact on decision‑making speed and policy outcomes.