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VP Radhakrishnan to Address Civil Servants, Champion Inclusive Development

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will address officials at the 18th Civil Services Day event in Delhi, themed on citizen-centric governance and development. The event, organized by DARPG, will include addresses by key ministers and a panel discussion on the role of civil services. Sessions will cover topics from sustainable livelihoods through PM Vishwakarma to addressing non-communicable diseases. The day commemorates Sardar Patel's 1947 address where he described civil servants as India's "steel frame."

Key Points: VP Radhakrishnan to Speak at Civil Services Day on Inclusive Governance

  • Focus on citizen-centric governance
  • Enhancing accountability & service delivery
  • Strengthening last-mile development
  • Sustainable livelihood initiatives
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VP Radhakrishnan to address civil servants today, highlight inclusive development

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will address Civil Services Day, focusing on citizen-centric governance and Viksit Bharat. Key ministers to participate.

"civil servants as the steel frame of India - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel"

New Delhi, April 21

On the occasion of the 18th Civil Services Day on Tuesday, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will address officials at an event in Delhi, highlighting the government's commitment to inclusive development and citizen-centric governance.

The event planned by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions at Vigyan Bhawan will be themed "Viksit Bharat: Citizen-Centric Governance and Development at the Last Mile", said an official statement.

The inaugural session will include an address by Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Jitendra Singh and a welcome address by Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan.

The inaugural session will be followed by a panel discussion on the 'Role and effectiveness of civil services - An external perspective', which will bring together eminent personalities from government, industry, and policy institutions to deliberate on enhancing accountability, innovation, and service delivery in governance.

The Civil Services Day is observed annually as an occasion for the civil servants across India to rededicate themselves to the cause of citizens and renew their commitment to public service and excellence in their work.

On this day in 1947, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel addressed the probationers of the All India Administrative Service, where he described civil servants as the steel frame of India.

The sessions at the event will bring together senior officials, experts, and stakeholders for in-depth discussions and the exchange of best practices towards strengthening citizen-centric governance and improving last-mile service delivery.

The session on 'Sustainable Livelihood through PM Vishwakarma' will be chaired by Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Jitan Ram Manjhi and the session on 'Addressing Non-Communicable Diseases in India: From Preventive to Care' will be chaired by Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, the statement said.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see focus on PM Vishwakarma and NCDs. These are crucial for grassroots development and public health. Our artisans need support and our villages need better healthcare access. Hope the discussions translate to policy. 🙏
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Rohit P
Remembering Sardar Patel's "steel frame" speech is apt. Civil servants are the backbone. But the frame needs to be rust-free and efficient. Too much bureaucracy slows down everything. Need more tech-driven, transparent systems.
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Sarah B
As someone working in development, involving external perspectives from industry and policy institutes is a smart move. Fresh ideas are needed to solve old problems. Accountability is the key word here.
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Meera T
Citizen-centric governance sounds promising. But will the common aam aadmi's voice actually be heard in these high-level panels? We need more grievance redressal mechanisms that work, not just speeches at Vigyan Bhawan.
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Vikram M
The focus on 'last mile' delivery is crucial for a country like India. Schemes are made in Delhi but their success is decided in the villages of UP, Bihar, or the tribal areas. Hope the officers take this message to heart. Jai Hind!

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