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Hans India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Koraput bags PM's award for public administration
Bhubaneswar: Koraput district has brought pride and prestige to the State by winning the prestigious Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration for 2024, officials said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the award to Koraput District Collector V Keerthi Vasan during a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on Monday, on the occasion of Public Service Day. Koraput got the award for the year 2024 in the 'Holistic Development of Districts' category. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has congratulated the Koraput district administration for getting the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration. 'Congratulations to @dmkoraput and their team on being selected for the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2024. Their exemplary work in holistic district development is truly commendable. May they continue to achieve bigger milestones and inspire others,' Majhi had said in a post on X after Koraput's name was announced on April 18. This prestigious national recognition celebrates Koraput's exceptional and efficient governance and the district's successful implementation of 11 major Central government schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, Sakhyam Anganwadi, Poshan Yojana and other schemes over the last 18 months. 'These initiatives have brought significant improvements to the lives of the district's tribal communities, ushering in a new era of inclusive and sustainable development,' the official said. Emerging as one of only five districts in the country to receive this rare distinction, Koraput's selection followed a rigorous multi-tier evaluation conducted by Central authorities. The assessment focused on the district's innovative approach, measurable impact and commitment to inclusive, citizen-centric administration over some time. 'This award belongs to every individual in Koraput who has worked with dedication, integrity and a shared vision for progress. It reflects the collective spirit and trust the people have placed in the district administration,' Koraput District Collector V Keerthi Vasan said.
Hans India
22-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
‘Be growth enablers, not regulators': PM asks civil servants to act like craftsmen for growth
New Delhi: Underlining that rapid changes are taking place globally, Prime Minster Narendra Modi on Monday urged bureaucrats to play the role of an enabler to facilitate growth rather than a regulator and a mere keeper of rule books. Addressing civil servants on the 17th Civil Services Day at Vigyan Bhavan, PM Modi said India's bureaucracy and policymaking cannot operate on outdated frameworks and that the policies the government is working on now are going to shap e the future of the next 1,000 years. Reflecting on the past role of bureaucracy as a regulator controlling the pace of industrialisation and entrepreneurship, he emphasised that the nation has moved beyond this mindset and is now fostering an environment that promotes enterprise among citizens and helps them overcome barriers. 'Civil services must transform into an enabler, expanding its role from merely being the keeper of rule books to becoming a facilitator of growth,' Modi said. He also conferred the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration during the event. 'The policies we are working on today, the decisions we are making, are going to shape the future of the next thousand years', he said. 'Our bureaucracy, our work, our policy making cannot continue in the old way. That is why after 2014, a very big 'Maha Yagya' of system transformation started in the country. We are adapting ourselves with this fast pace,' he said. The PM warned that in a technology-driven world, one should not forget the importance of human judgement, and urged civil servants to always pay attention to people's voices. 'Be sensitive, listen to the voice of the poor, understand their problems, make solving them your priority. Just like Atithi Devo Bhava (guests are like gods), we have to move ahead with the mantra that Naagrik Devo Bhava (citizens are like gods).' Modi said, 'I believe that quality of governance does not come just by launching schemes. Rather, quality in governance is determined by how deeply the scheme reached the people and how much real impact it had.' In the last decade, he said, the government has bridged the gap with citizens by leveraging technology, innovation and new practices. 'Its impact is visible in rural and urban areas as well as in remote areas,' he said. To remain relevant, the PM said, the members of civil service have to adapt themselves according to contemporary challenges.
Indian Express
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Become enablers not regulators, policymaking can't operate on outdated frameworks, PM Modi tells bureaucrats
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday urged the bureaucracy to play the role of an enabler rather than a regulator to adapt to the country's new thinking and aspirations. Addressing civil servants at the 17th Civil Services Day at Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi, PM Modi said that his government is now working on policies that 'are going to shape the future of the next thousand years.' He added that with rapid changes underway globally, India's bureaucracy, policymaking cannot operate on outdated frameworks. He also conferred the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration during the function. 'Our bureaucracy, our work, our policy making cannot continue in the old way. That is why after 2014, a very big Maha Yagya of system transformation has started in the country. We are adapting ourselves with this fast speed,' he said. PM Modi said that the country has moved from the thinking that the role of the bureaucracy was that of a regulator. 'Today, we are creating such an environment that promotes enterprise among the citizens and helps them cross every barrier. Therefore, the civil service will have to become an enabler. It will have to expand itself not just as a keeper of the rule book but also as a facilitator of growth,' he said. Speaking about the importance of delivery and the quality of governance rather than launching schemes, he said, 'I believe that quality in governance does not come just by launching schemes. Rather, quality in governance is determined by how deeply the scheme reached the people and how much real impact it had.' He said the civil services have to keep pace with the aspirations and needs of people, especially on last-mile delivery. 'Now the Civil Service will have to adapt itself according to the contemporary challenges, only then it can remain relevant. We will have to keep setting new standards for ourselves every day and keep passing every test,' he said. Dwelling on the changes brought in by his government, PM Modi said that in the last 10 years, India has seen a journey from incremental change to impactful transformation. He said today India's governance model is focusing on next-generation reforms. Speaking on cutting bureaucratic delays, he cited the efforts taken by his government to promote ease of doing business. To enable business, he said, the government eliminated more than 40,000 non-compliances, and decriminalised over 3,400 legal provisions. 'I remember, when we were working to reduce the burden of compliance, when we were decriminalizing some of the mistakes that happen during business, it was a surprise to me that there were voices of protest in some corners. Many people used to say, 'It has not happened till date, why are you doing it? It is working, let it be. What difference does it make to you? Let them comply, why are you increasing your work',' he said. PM Modi added that India has ambitious goals for the coming years in all sectors, ranging from clean energy, energy security, to advancements in sports and space exploration. With these goals in mind, civil servants have an immense responsibility, he said, and urged them to prevent delays. He added that in the last decade, the government has bridged the gap with citizens leveraging technology, innovation and new practices. 'Its impact is visible in rural and urban areas as well as remote areas,' he said. However, he pointed out that in a technology-driven world, one should not forget the importance of human judgment, and urged civil servants not to forget the voice of the people. 'Be sensitive, listen to the voice of the poor, understand their problems, make solving them your priority. Just like Athiti devo bhava (guest is God), we have to move ahead with the mantra Naagrik devo bhava (citizen is God).'
Indian Express
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
National Civil Services Day 2025: Key moments in the evolution of India's Civil Services that UPSC aspirants must know
Take a look at the essential events, concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge for your UPSC exams. Here's your knowledge nugget for today. ( Relevance: UPSC can ask questions on this topic, especially from a historical point of view. Also, from the perspective of current affairs, it is very relevant for the Ethics and Essay papers where aspirants can cite examples. Moreover, Civil Services Day is closely linked to aspirants' future professions. Therefore, understanding the history and spirit of civil services goes beyond academics. Historical context adds to your knowledge and pride for the service you aim for.) Why in the news? Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Nation's Civil Servants on 17th Civil Services Day 2025 on April 21, 2025. On this occasion, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi conferred the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration on 17th Civil Services Day 2025. PM Modi said the policies that his government is working on are going to shape the future of the next 1,000 years. At an event in the Capital, he said the holistic development of India means no village, no family and no citizen is left behind. 'The policies we are working on today and the decisions we are making are going to shape the future of the next 1,000 years,' he said. Key Takeaways : 1. Every year on April 21, the Government of India commemorates National Civil Services Day to acknowledge and celebrate the exceptional efforts of our civil servants engaged in public service, the backbone of the nation's administration, as they devote themselves to the cause of citizens. On this day, the Prime Minister of India honours civil service officers with the PM Awards for Excellence in Public Administration in recognition of their outstanding service and contributions. 2. This national observance was first marked on April 21, 2006. The day's history can be traced back to the time when the first Home Minister of Independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, addressed the probationers of Administrative Services Officers at Metcalf House in Delhi, referring to the civil servants as the 'steel frame of India' on April 21, 1947. 3. While inaugurating the newly created Indian Administrative Service, Patel said, ' The days when the foreigners could be masters are over, and the officers must be guided by the real spirit of service in their day-to-day administration, for in no other manner can they be fit in the scheme of things.' 4. Patel also exhorted the civil servants to cultivate an esprit de corps. It means to have a shared feeling of pride among team or group members, and without it, 'a Service as such has little meaning.' 'A civil servant should regard it as a proud privilege to belong to the Service, covenants of which you will sign, and to uphold throughout your service its dignity, integrity and incorruptibility,' he added. — Lord Cornwallis is considered as 'Father of Civil Services in India. — Until the mid-19th century, Directors of the East India Company nominated youth for civil service. The Covenanted Civil Service formed the European elite of Indian administration. — Lord Wellesley founded the College of Fort William in Calcutta in 1800 to educate young recruits for the Civil Services, — Charter Act of 1853 abolished the patronage system and introduced open competitive examinations. — Reformers like Sir Charles Trevelyan and Robert Lowe supported competitive exams as a way to select candidates with character and ability. —Macaulay Committee (1855) recommendations: Lord Macaulay's Report introduced a merit-based civil service. • Civil servants should be university graduates (preferably from Oxford or Cambridge). • Emphasis placed on general academic education, not vocational or legal training. • Recommended replacing the patronage system with competitive examinations. • A Civil Service Commission was established in London (1854). • Age limit: Minimum 18 years, Maximum 25 years. Syllabus was heavily focused on European Classics, disadvantaging Indian aspirants. — Despite efforts, simultaneous exams in India were denied for decades. British reluctance aimed at limiting Indian success in ICS. — Due to Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, simultaneous exams were approved. — From 1922, ICS exams began in India (initially in Allahabad, later Delhi). — The Federal Public Service Commission was set up. — Exams in London continued alongside. — 1876: Covenanted Civil Service was restructured into Executive and Judicial branches to enhance justice delivery. Judicial training made compulsory for those aspiring to be District Judges. Deputy Collectors were appointed by District Collectors in consultation with the Board of Revenue, without competitive exams. — The Aitchison Commission, formed in 1886 aimed to enhance Indian participation in public services. It recommended the abolition of the Statutory Civil Service, classification of services into Imperial, Provincial, and Subordinate categories. It also recommended capping the civil service entry age at 23 years. The commission also advised discontinuing simultaneous examinations in England and India. — The Islington Commission's report (1917): It recommended that 25 percent of the higher government posts should go to Indians. However, this report became a dead letter in 1918, when the Montagu-Chelmsford Report proposed Indian appointments to one-third of the posts. — 1918: 50 Indians were nominated to the Indian Civil Service by the Secretary of State. — In 1923, a Royal Commission on Superior Civil Service in India under the chairmanship of Lord Lee was appointed. The purpose was to consider the ethnic composition of the superior Indian public services of the government of India. The Commission recommended the division of main services into three classes. All India Services Central Services Provincial Services — Government of India Act 1935 established the Federal Public Service Commission. Through Public Service Commission for each of the provinces, provisional autonomy was introduced. Post-Independence Developments — 1947: After transfer of power, the Indian Civil Service was replaced by the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). Imperial Police Service Superior police officers formed part of the Imperial Police. First open competition in 1893 in England; top 10 became probationary ASPs. Indians allowed entry post-1920. Exams held in both India and England from 1921. Indianisation was slow, despite Islington and Lee Commissions. Till 1931, Indians filled only 20% of SP posts. Post-1939, more Indians were recruited due to lack of suitable European candidates. Imperial Forest Service Imperial Forest Department established in 1864. Imperial Forest Service (IFS) constituted in 1867. Officers trained in France and Germany (1867–1885), then Coopers Hill, London till 1905. From 1920, recruitment held in both India and England, and by promotion from provincial services. Post-independence, the Indian Forest Service (IFS) was created in 1966 under All India Services Act, 1951. Post Read Question Which of the following Commissions in the colonial era recommended the abolition of the Statutory Civil Service and classification of services into Imperial, Provincial, and Subordinate categories? (a) The Aitchison Commission (b) The Islington Commission (c) Royal Commission on Superior Civil Service in India (d) None of the above
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Business Standard
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
PM Modi releases e-Coffee books, presents awards on Civil Services Day
Prime Minister Modi released e-Coffee Table Books on 'Holistic Development of Districts for Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration' and 'Select Innovations from Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration' on Monday. The Prime Minister also conferred the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration for effective implementation of identified priority programmes and innovation to districts and central and state governments. #WATCH | Delhi | Addressing the 17th Civil Services Day event at the Vigyan Bhawan, PM Modi says, "....I am happy that this year's Civil Services theme is the 'Holistic development of India'. It is not just a theme, it is our commitment to the nation. Holistic development means… — ANI (@ANI) April 21, 2025 A film on the Award-winning initiatives was also screened before the presentation of the Awards. Jharkhand's Gamharia block in Seraikella Kharsawan district was awarded the Prime Minister's Award for excellence in Public Administration, 2024, in the category Aspirational Block Program. Ravi Shankar Shukla, Deputy Commissioner, Seraikella-Kharsawan, received the Award for block Gamharia, which has secured first place among 500 aspirational blocks across the country. Civil Services Day is 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. This date was chosen to commemorate the day when Sardar Vallabhai Patel addressed the probationers of Administrative Service Officers in 1947 at Metcalfe House, Delhi. To mark the Civil Services Day, the Government is organising a day-long Civil Services Day conference at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Aspirational Block Program is a Niti Ayog initiative, which was launched on 7th January 2023, which focuses on improving the overall quality of life in 500 underdeveloped blocks of the country by accelerating socio- economic development through improved governance, service delivery and monitoring of key indicators in five focus areas namely Health and Nutrition, Education, Agriculture and Allied Services, Basic Infrastructure and Social Development. The Scheme for Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration has been instituted to recognise the extraordinary and innovative work done by Districts and Organisations of the Central and State Governments for the welfare of the common citizen.
