On the occasion of the 16th ‘Civil Services Day,’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated the role of civil servants across the country, acknowledging that India’s rapid development would not have been possible without them. He emphasized that the expectations of the global community from India have risen significantly in the last nine years, and urged every bureaucrat to work with integrity and uphold the trust that the country has placed in them. The Prime Minister emphasized that every decision taken by civil servants should be in the national interest, even if it may affect an individual or organization. He praised the civil servants for giving hope of good governance to the poor and accelerating development in India.
PM Modi also emphasized that the last-mile delivery is the deciding factor in implementing the government’s plans and thanked the civil servants for their efforts in achieving India’s gigantic goals for the next 25 years. It is common for political leaders to acknowledge the contributions of civil servants, who play a critical role in the functioning of government and administration. In India, the civil services are the backbone of the country’s governance system, responsible for implementing policies and delivering public services at the grassroots level. Prime Minister Modi’s remarks on the occasion of the 16th ‘Civil Services Day’ recognize the efforts of civil servants and their role in India’s progress over the past few years. The prime minister’s call for civil servants to uphold the trust placed in them and work in the national interest is a reminder of the important responsibilities they hold in serving the people of India.