PM Modi to Speak to Bureaucrats on National Civil Services Day Tomorrow
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Synopsis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address bureaucrats on April 21 for the 17th National Civil Services Day, sharing insights on welfare programs and presenting awards for excellence in public administration.
Key Takeaways
- Prime Minister Modi's address on welfare program implementation.
- Presentation of the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration.
- Day-long conference at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
- Release of e-books on holistic development.
- Film screening on award-winning initiatives.
New Delhi, April 20 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the nation's bureaucrats on the occasion of the 17th National Civil Services Day this coming Monday, where he will share his insights on innovative execution of welfare programs, as stated by an official.
During the event, PM Modi will also present the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration to recognize effective implementation of key Priority Programs and Innovations by Districts, as well as Central and State governments.
National Civil Services Day, observed annually on April 21, celebrates the commitment and hard work of civil servants who contribute to the smooth functioning of the country.
On this day in 1947, Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel addressed the first group of civil service trainees at Metcalfe House in Delhi.
In honor of the occasion, the Union government will host a full-day conference at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Additionally, PM Modi will unveil e-books focused on holistic development and successful innovations related to the identified priority programs.
A film showcasing award-winning initiatives will also be presented prior to the awards ceremony.
This event marks the seventh time that Prime Minister Modi will participate in the National Civil Services Day celebrations.
High-ranking officials from the Indian government, including Secretaries, Additional Secretaries, Joint Secretaries, Deputy Secretaries, Assistant Secretaries, and senior officials from state governments—including Chief Secretaries, Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, and Heads of Central Training Institutions—along with Resident Commissioners and District Collectors, will be in attendance.
The Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration were established to acknowledge the remarkable and innovative efforts made by districts and Central and state organizations for the benefit of ordinary citizens.
The awards comprise a trophy, a scroll, and a cash incentive of Rs 20 lakh to be utilized for project/program implementation or bridging resource gaps in public welfare.
The awards ceremony will be succeeded by a plenary session titled 'Civil Services Reforms - Challenges and Opportunities', led by Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan.
The occasion will also feature four breakout sessions focused on enhancing urban transportation, promoting a healthy India through Ayushman Bharat PM - Jan Arogya Yojana and Ayushman Arogya Mandir, improving nutrition for women and children through Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, as well as the Aspirational Blocks Programme.
