'Seva Teerth' signals freedom from colonial mindset: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored on Friday that the new 'PMO Seva Teerth' is not just a new building complex with a changed nomenclature but one that signifies freedom from the colonial mindset represented by the North and South Blocks as well as emphasis on serving the common people. "As we move towards Viksit Bharat, it is vital that India sheds every trace of the colonial mindset," he said. The PM underlined that though several important decisions were taken and policies formulated in North and South Blocks, these structures were built as symbols of colonial rule and aimed at keeping India in the chains of slavery.

He said the new PMO has been named 'Seva Teerth' to emphasise that the spirit of service is the soul of India and its true identity. He emphasised that this building will constantly remind everyone that governance means service and responsibility means dedication.

Highlighting the scriptural teaching, "Seva Parmo Dharmah" meaning service is the highest duty, Modi affirmed that this is the vision of the Prime Minister's Office and the government. He stated that 'Seva Teerth' is not just a name but a resolve- a sacred place through service to citizens, a site to carry the pledge of service to fulfilment.


Modi highlighted that as India rides the Reform Express, writing a new chapter in international relations, opening new doors through trade agreements, and moving rapidly towards saturation targets, the new pace of work and renewed confidence in 'Seva Teerth' and Kartavya Bhavans will play a major role in achieving national goals. The Prime Minister underlined that Developed India 2047 is not merely a goal but India's pledge before the world, and therefore every policy and decision made here must be inspired by the continuous spirit of service.

The PM also took some far-reaching decisions on the very first day of the inauguration of Seva Teerth which include PM RAHAT Scheme which will give life-saving protection to every citizen, doubling of target of Lakhpati Didis to six crore, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Doubled to ₹2 lakh crore, Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore to usher in the next wave of innovation.