Uttarakhand CM greets newly appointed govt employees; appeals for active role in public service
Dehradun, May 18
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday sent out digital letters to thousands of government employees, selected over the past few years and motivated them to serve the people to the best of their capacity while emerging as a "role model" for other public service aspirants.
The Chief Minister conveyed greetings and good wishes in the letter and also spoke to a few of the employees to hail their notable contributions.
CM Dhami personally spoke with several of the selected youths over the telephone, encouraging them to contribute to public service with enthusiasm and dedication.
The Chief Minister said the people of Uttarakhand entrusted him, for the second time in 2022, with the responsibility of serving as their "Chief Servant" and his administration was constantly striving to live up to this pledge.
Over the past four years, the state government has given appointment letters to more than 30,000 individuals.
Stating that this recruitment drive remains ongoing, the Chief Minister emphasised that being selected as a government servant is an occasion of immense significance -- not only for the families of those selected but also for the state government.
He said that a comprehensive recruitment drive was launched to fill vacant positions across various government departments, immediately upon his assumption of office, with the specific aim of eradicating the problem of unemployment within the state.
The Chief Minister, further underscoring the transparency and merit-based appointments in the selection process, stated that the young individuals were selected for government service based solely on their talent and diligent hard work.
"State government's stringent anti-cheating laws -- coupled with a fair, honest, and transparent selection mechanism -- have played a pivotal role in ensuring that young talent receives the recognition it truly deserves," he said.
The Chief Minister appealed to the selected personnel to discharge their duties with fairness and integrity and urged them to remain ever-ready to serve the common people as government servants, upholding the highest human values in their conduct.
Notably, the one-of-its-kind move is seen as a special nudge from the 'Chief Servant' to motivate the newly appointed government employees to serve the people with utmost conviction and commitment.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good initiative but I hope the 'transparent selection process' truly reaches the grassroots. Many deserving candidates in remote villages still face hurdles. Let's see how implementation works on ground.
As a government servant myself, I can say such motivation from the CM matters a lot. The 'Chief Servant' approach is refreshing. Let's hope this sets a precedent for other states too! 🙏
Appreciate the anti-cheating laws but why focus only on new recruits? What about accountability of existing employees? Many govt offices still have employees who don't show up. Let's fix that too.
Been waiting for a govt job in Uttarakhand for 4 years. This gives hope to lakhs of unemployed youth. Meri bhi kab aayegi appointment letter? 😅 Jokes apart, this is a great step.
Love the personal touch - CM calling selected candidates! This builds trust in public service. As a citizen, I feel more confident now that our government is serious about merit-based recruitment.
Just attended a meeting where a new employee shared her experience. The CM actually remembered her name during the call! This is what good governance looks like. Uttarakhand setting benchmarks! 🚀