Central Vista to be known as ‘Kartavya Bhawan Area’: HUA Minister Manohar Lal
Union Minister Manohar Lal has announced that the Central Vista redevelopment area will be officially renamed the 'Kartavya Bhawan Area'. This change is part of a broader government initiative to move away from colonial-era nomenclature.
Why it matters
Represents a significant shift in urban planning identity and the symbolic rebranding of India's administrative heart.
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal on Sunday (July 12, 2026) said the Central Vista redevelopment area should be referred to as the "Kartavya Bhawan Complex" or "Kartavya Bhawan Area", and that the name "Central Vista" should no longer be used.
Reports on a government policy change with neutral descriptive language regarding the minister's statements.
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