New Delhi, Agency

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday stressed that India's priorities today include Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India, manufacturing growth, energy security, and creating opportunities for youth.

PM Modi interacted with 183 Officer Trainees of the IAS 2024 batch who have been attached as Assistant Secretaries in various Ministries and Departments in New Delhi at Seva Teerth. The PM urged the young civil servants to dedicate themselves to nation-building with a strong sense of purpose, innovation, and citizen-centric governance.

Highlighting the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the Prime Minister noted that every policy and administrative decision over the coming decades must contribute towards building a developed India.

The young Officer Trainees shared their experiences from their field training and their attachment to Ministries.
Addressing the officers, the Prime Minister said after two years of field exposure and administrative learning, they now stand at a crucial stage where their decisions will shape not just their own careers, but the future of crores of citizens.

He emphasised that the real test of public service begins by handling real-life situations with integrity, sensitivity, and commitment.

PM Modi urged the officers to always remember the human impact behind every administrative file. He said every file represents the aspirations, concerns, and lives of countless citizens.

Stressing the mantra of “Nagrik Devo Bhava”, PM Modi called upon officers to place citizens at the centre of every decision and ensure governance remains empathetic, responsive, and inclusive.

Calling for a whole-of-government approach, the Prime Minister stressed that major developmental challenges cannot be solved in silos. He further noted that effective coordination across departments is essential for achieving meaningful and lasting outcomes.

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, enabling citizens to access services with ease and transparency.

Emphasising the importance of data-driven governance, the Prime Minister said data must not be viewed merely as numbers but as a reflection of the collective lives, challenges, and aspirations of millions of people. He asked officers to regularly verify whether policies are effectively translating into outcomes on the ground.
PM Modi also highlighted the growing role of women in nation-building, noting that more than 40 per cent of the current batch comprises women officers.

The Prime Minister urged the young officers to constantly evaluate their contribution towards nation-building and derive satisfaction not from positions held, but from measurable outcomes achieved. He expressed confidence that their energy, talent, and dedication would play a pivotal role in taking India’s development journey to new heights.
Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Personnel), P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Shaktikanta Das, Principal Secretary-2 to the Prime Minister, T V Somanathan, Cabinet Secretary, Rachna Shah, Secretary (DoPT), Sriram Taranikanti, Director LBSNAA, and other senior officers were also present during the interaction.

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