New Delhi: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted civil servants on the occasion of Civil Services Day and said it is time to further strengthen the resolve to work towards good governance and nation building.
The Vice President said as the enduring pillar of India’s administrative framework, the efforts of the civil servants in strengthening governance and delivering public services are of immense significance.
The prime minister said that from the grassroots to policy-making, the efforts of civil servants touch countless lives and contribute to India’s progress
BJP president Nitin Nabin also extended his wishes on the occasion, saying civil servants have consistently discharged their responsibilities with dedication.
“From ensuring effective implementation of policies to strengthening the framework of governance, civil servants have carried out their duties with integrity. May this day further strengthen their resolve to serve the nation,” he said.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari described civil service professionals as the backbone of a resilient India.
“We salute the dedication, integrity, and tireless service of our civil service professionals who shape the nation’s progress. Your commitment to governance and public welfare inspires trust and drives change,” he said in a post on X.
Meanwhile, Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri, who himself had been a civil servant, said members of India’s civil services continue to contribute to the country’s transformation.
“Greetings on Civil Services Day. Members of India’s civil service, of which I was a part for several decades, continue to serve the nation with discipline, dedication and professionalism in India’s exemplary transformation towards being #ViksitBharat under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji,” he said on X.
Referring to India’s first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Puri added, “Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Ji addressed the first batch of probationers on this day in 1947 & in a moment of pride for our fraternity, referred to them as ‘Steel Frame of India’ while emphasising their crucial role in maintaining stability and fostering national unity, while serving the people.”
The central government celebrates April 21 every year as ‘Civil Services Day’ as an occasion for civil servants to rededicate themselves to the cause of citizens and renew their commitments to public service and excellence in work.
