India, Feb. 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated new buildings housing the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the central secretariat and said these structures were an important milestone in India's journey towards 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India) and reflected the government's commitment to citizen-centric governance and national progress.

Inaugurating the new PMO, named Seva Teerth, and two buildings of the central secretariat, called Kartavya Bhawan 1 and 2, Modi said it was critical for India to shed every trace of colonial mindset as the country took strides towards the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047. He also pointed out that decisions taken at the new Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavans will be aimed at fulfilling t...