Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan is set to speak at the 18th Civil Services Day event in Delhi, emphasizing the government’s dedication to inclusive development and citizen-centric governance. Organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), the event at Vigyan Bhawan will focus on “Viksit Bharat: Citizen-Centric Governance and Development at the Last Mile,” as per an official statement.
The event will commence with an address by Minister of State Jitendra Singh and a welcome speech by Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan. Following this, there will be a panel discussion on the ‘Role and effectiveness of civil services – An external perspective,’ with participation from notable figures in government, industry, and policy institutions to discuss enhancing accountability and service delivery in governance.
Civil Services Day is an annual event for civil servants in India to recommit themselves to serving citizens and upholding excellence in their work. It holds historical significance as on this day in 1947, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel addressed the probationers of the All India Administrative Service, referring to civil servants as the backbone of India.
The event will feature sessions where senior officials, experts, and stakeholders will engage in discussions and share best practices to strengthen citizen-centric governance and enhance last-mile service delivery. Specific sessions include ‘Sustainable Livelihood through PM Vishwakarma’ chaired by Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and ‘Addressing Non-Communicable Diseases in India: From Preventive to Care’ chaired by Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda.
