Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with 183 Officer Trainees of the IAS 2024 batch who have been posted as Assistant Secretaries in various Ministries and Departments at Seva Teerth in New Delhi. The officer trainees shared their experiences from field training and ministry attachments during the interaction.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the officers now stand at a crucial stage where their decisions will shape both their careers and the future of crores of citizens, noting that the real test of public service begins by handling real-life situations with integrity, sensitivity, and commitment. He stressed the mantra of 'Nagrik Devo Bhava' and urged officers to place citizens at the center of every decision, ensuring governance remains empathetic, responsive, and inclusive. The PM highlighted that every administrative file represents the aspirations, concerns, and lives of countless citizens.
Calling for a whole-of-government approach, the Prime Minister stressed that major developmental challenges cannot be solved in silos and emphasized that effective coordination across departments is essential for achieving meaningful and lasting outcomes. He outlined the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, noting that every policy and administrative decision over the coming decades must contribute toward building a developed India, with current priorities including Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India, manufacturing growth, energy security, and creating opportunities for youth.
The Prime Minister underlined the transformation in governance over the last decade, noting that administration has moved from a process-centric model to a result-oriented approach. He cited the growing role of digital governance, artificial intelligence, and technology in improving service delivery and enabling citizens to access services with ease and transparency. Emphasizing data-driven governance, he stated that data must not be viewed merely as numbers but as a reflection of the collective lives, challenges, and aspirations of millions of people, asking officers to regularly verify whether policies are effectively translating into outcomes on the ground.
The Prime Minister highlighted that more than 40 percent of the current batch comprises women officers, noting their growing role in nation-building. He urged the young officers to constantly evaluate their contribution towards nation-building and derive satisfaction not from positions held, but from measurable outcomes achieved, expressing confidence that their energy, talent, and dedication would play a pivotal role in taking India's development journey to new heights.
Senior officials present during the interaction included Shri Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Personnel), Shri P. K. Mishra (Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister), Shri Shaktikanta Das (Principal Secretary-2 to the Prime Minister), Shri T.V. Somanathan (Cabinet Secretary), Ms. Rachna Shah (Secretary, DoPT), and Shri Sriram Taranikanti (Director LBSNAA).