**Executive Summary**
This document provides the status of the Central Vista Project and Common Central Secretariat as of February 12, 2026, in response to questions raised in Lok Sabha. It outlines the details of the construction, demolitions, expected completion schedules, accommodation capacity, funds allocated, project status, and total estimated cost. The Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Tukhan Sahu, provided the answers.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Project Status:**
* Redevelopment of Kartavya Path: Completed in September 2022.
* New Parliament Building: Completed in May 2023.
* Construction of Vice-President Enclave: Completed in June 2024.
* Construction of CCS-3: Completed in August 2025.
* Construction of CCS-1&2: Completed in February 2026.
* Construction of CCS-6&7, CCS-8&9, CCS-10, and Comprehensive Conservation, retrofitting of North block Building (Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum): Construction in progress.
* Construction of CCS-4&5 and Comprehensive Conservation, retrofitting of South block Building: Tender invited.
* **Demolitions:**
* IGNCA, Raksha Bhawan, Old Vice President Residence, and Vigyan Bhawan Annexe have been demolished.
* **Expected Completion Schedule:**
* Construction of CCS-6&7: March 2027.
* Construction of CCS-8&9: December 2027.
* Construction of CCS-10: September 2026.
* Construction of CCS-4&5: April 2028.
* Comprehensive Conservation, retrofitting of North block Building (Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum): August 2027.
* Comprehensive Conservation, retrofitting of South block Building: March 2028.
* **Accommodation:**
* The proposed Common Central Secretariat buildings are designed to accommodate all Ministries and Departments of the Government of India in Delhi.
* **Financials:**
* Total sanctioned amount: Rs. 13169.61 Cr.
* Original sanctioned amount: Rs. 12762.49 Cr.
* Revised sanctioned amount: Rs. 13169.61 Cr.
**Impact Analysis**
**Government of India (Ministries & Departments)**
* **Impact:** All ministries and departments will be housed in the new Common Central Secretariat buildings.
* **Action Required:** Prepare for relocation to the new Common Central Secretariat upon completion.
**Citizens**
* **Impact:** Will have access to redeveloped areas like Kartavya Path and the New Parliament Building.
* **Action Required:** No immediate action required.
Key Entities Referenced
Central Vista Project: A project involving the redevelopment of the Central Vista area in Delhi, India.
Common Central Secretariat: A project to construct new buildings to house various government ministries and departments.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs: The Indian government ministry responsible for the Central Vista Project and Common Central Secretariat.
Kartavya Path: Part of the Central Vista Project, formerly known as Rajpath.
New Parliament Building: A new building constructed as part of the Central Vista project.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2107
TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 12, 2026
STATUS OF CENTRAL VISTA PROJECT AND COMMON
CENTRAL SECRETARIAT
NO. 2107. SHRI KISHORI LAL:
SHRI BAPI HALDAR:
PROF. SOUGATA RAY:
Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to
state:
(a) the details and the present status of the construction of Central
Vista Projects;
(b) the details of the buildings constructed so far for the Common
Central Secretariat;
(c) the details of the demolition of the existing Government buildings
across Rajpath/Kartavya Path;
(d) the expected schedule for the completion of the Central Vista
Projects;
(e) whether the Government can accommodate all the Central
Government Offices in the proposed Common Central Secretariat
and if so, the details thereof;
(f) the total amount of funds earmarked for the construction of the
Central Vista Projects;
(g) the current status of projects completed out of the total number of
sanctioned projects; and
(h) the total estimated cost of the project at the beginning and project-
wise price escalation?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
(SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)
(a) & (b): The details and the present status of construction of Central
Vista Projects and the details of the buildings constructed so far
for the Common Central Secretariat are as follows:
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Redevelopment of Kartavya Completed in September
Path 2022
New Parliament Building Completed in May 2023
Construction of Vice- Completed in June 2024
President Enclave
Construction of CCS-3 Completed in August 2025
Construction of CCS- 1&2 Completed in February
2026
Construction of CCS-6&7 Construction in progress
Construction of CCS-8&9 Construction in progress
Construction of CCS-10 Construction in progress
Comprehensive Conservation, Construction in progress
retrofitting of North block
Building (Yuge Yugeen Bharat
Museum)
Comprehensive Conservation, Tender invited
retrofitting of South block
Building
Construction of CCS-4&5 Tender invited
(c): IGNCA, Raksha Bhawan, Old Vice President Residence and Vigyan
Bhawan Annexe have been demolished.
(d): The expected schedule for the completion of the Central Vista
Projects-
Construction of CCS-6&7 March, 2027
Construction of CCS-8&9 December, 2027
Construction of CCS-10 September, 2026
Construction of CCS-4&5 April, 2028
Comprehensive August, 2027
Conservation, retrofitting
Of North block Building
(Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum)
Comprehensive March, 2028
Conservation, retrofitting
Of South block Building
(e): The proposed Common Central Secretariat buildings are designed
to accommodate all the Ministries & Departments of Government of India
in Delhi.
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(f): The total sanctioned amount is Rs. 13169.61 Cr.
(g): The current status of projects completed out of the total sanctioned
projects-
Redevelopment of Kartavya Completed in September
Path 2022
New Parliament Building Completed in May 2023
Construction of Vice-President C o mpleted in June 2024
Enclave
Construction of CCS-3 Completed in August 2025
Construction of CCS- 1&2 Completed in February
2026
(h): The total original sanctioned amount is Rs. 12762.49 Cr. Now,
revised sanctioned amount is Rs. 13169.61 Cr.
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