Secretariat Complex: Introduction

Photograph © Medha Malik Kudaisya -- may be used without prior permission for any educational or scholarly purpose.

1930s. The Secretariat Complex designed by Sir Herbert Baker. It houses the offices of various administrative departments in two sections, called 'North Block' and 'South Block' . This is a view of the 'North Bloc' complex.

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