First Cabinet Meeting At Seva Teerth Focuses On Good News

A historic moment unfolded in New Delhi as the Union Cabinet met for the first time at the newly named Prime Minister’s Office complex, Seva Teerth. The meeting, scheduled at 11 am, marked a symbolic shift from the old South Block offices, beginning a new chapter in India’s administrative landscape.

Officials said that along with routine governance issues, Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged every minister to bring at least one piece of “good news” to the table. This tradition, while informal, has been highlighted as a way to boost morale and share positive achievements from different ministries. Examples of good news could range from major policy successes to personal milestones within the government.

Seva Teerth has become the new epicentre of executive decision-making after the Prime Minister’s Office, Cabinet Secretariat and related departments shifted from South Block earlier this month. The change was made to streamline administrative functions and modernise the office environment for better coordination among key ministries.

During the meeting, sources said ministers may highlight developments across sectors such as power, water, roads, health and education. Past examples of positive policy outcomes like turning around a loss-making public enterprise or major welfare achievements are expected to be shared to set a constructive tone in the first session at Seva Teerth.

The idea of sharing good news is meant not just to celebrate progress, but also to motivate ministries to focus on citizen-centric governance that delivers tangible results. In the past, such announcements have included improvements in public services, infrastructure milestones and even personal achievements of cabinet members that reflect their human side.

This first cabinet meeting in the new space comes amid ongoing efforts to consolidate government operations and improve administrative coordination. Seva Teerth now houses key components of the central government’s administrative structure, bringing many functions under one centralised complex for the first time in decades.

As ministers gathered and exchanged their news, the atmosphere was described as constructive and forward-looking. Observers say that while the official agenda will focus on governance priorities, the emphasis on positive achievements could set an encouraging tone for future cabinet sessions at Seva Teerth.