CGO Complex (Central Government Offices Complex) is a large cluster of central government office buildings on Lodhi Road in New Delhi. It houses ministries, departments, tribunals and regulatory bodies. Several buildings stand within it, including Soochna Bhawan, Pt. Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan, Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, and numbered blocks such as Block 3 and Block 11. It also has the Scope Convention Centre. It is a working government campus, so most visits are official, and security checks are normal.
CGO Complex : Detailed Guide
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | CGO Complex (Central Government Offices Complex) |
| Address | Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003 |
| Area | Lodhi Estate / Pragati Vihar, central Delhi |
| Type | Central government office campus |
| Key buildings | Soochna Bhawan, Pt. Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan (formerly Paryavaran Bhawan), Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, Blocks 3 and 11, Scope Convention Centre |
| Nearest metro | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Violet Line), with Jangpura also close |
| Nearest railway station | Lodi Colony, about 0.7 to 0.8 km |
| Notable offices | Ministry of Cooperation, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Press Council of India, NCLT Secretariat, DIPAM, Dept. of Drinking Water and Sanitation |
| Nearby areas | Khan Market, Lodhi Garden, India Gate, Jor Bagh, Lodhi Colony, Jangpura, Pragati Vihar |
Location and Address
CGO Complex is on Lodhi Road in central New Delhi, in the 110003 postal zone. The standard address format is “[Building/Block], CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003”. Examples from official listings include:
- Press Council of India: Soochna Bhawan, 8 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003
- NCLT Secretariat: Block No. 3, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003
- Ministry of Cooperation: Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, behind the NIA building
Connectivity
Metro: The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium station on the Violet Line is the closest and serves the CGO Complex area. A station directory lists it as 2 stops, about 1.5 km, from Khan Market. Listings for buildings inside the complex put the nearest metro at about 0.1 to 0.5 km, with Jangpura about 0.2 km from the Scope Convention Centre.
Rail: Lodi Colony railway station is roughly 0.7 to 0.8 km away.
Road: Lodhi Road is the main approach. Parking inside is generally for staff, so visitors should use the metro where possible.
Main Offices
Offices located in the complex include:
- Ministry of Cooperation: Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, 8th floor, behind the NIA building
- Ministry of Minority Affairs: 11th floor, Pt. Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan
- Dept. of Drinking Water and Sanitation: 4th floor, Pt. Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan
- Press Council of India: floors 1 to 3, C Wing, Soochna Bhawan
- NCLT Secretariat: Block 3
- DIPAM (Dept. of Investment and Public Asset Management): Block 11, various floors
The Ministry of Environment moved out in 2014 and now sits at Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in Jor Bagh, so the building formerly called Paryavaran Bhawan is now Pt. Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan. Offices move occasionally, so confirm the building and room before travelling.
Nearby Areas
- Lodhi Garden, India Gate and Khan Market: all within about 2 km of the JLN Stadium metro station
- Jor Bagh: home to Indira Paryavaran Bhawan
- Lodhi Colony, Jangpura, Pragati Vihar and Bharti Nagar: neighbouring residential areas
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium: close to the complex
FAQ
What does CGO stand for?
Central Government Offices.
Where is CGO Complex?
On Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003.
Which metro station is closest?
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Violet Line). Jangpura is also nearby.
Which ministries are located here?
They include the Ministries of Cooperation and Minority Affairs, plus bodies like the Press Council of India, NCLT Secretariat and DIPAM.
Can the public enter?
It is a secured government campus, so expect identity checks, and carry a valid ID and an appointment or reference where required.
Is Paryavaran Bhawan still the name?
No. It was renamed Pt. Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan in 2016.
Is there an event venue?
Yes, the Scope Convention Centre, which reviewers say mostly hosts official functions.