Odisha Channel Bureau New Delhi, Feb 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged IAS probationers to keep public interest foremost in the discharge of their official duties and responsibilities.Addressing 183 probationers, including three from the Bhutan Civil Service, who called on him here, Modi explained that while Bureau cracy existed even during the British rule, the key difference was that officers of that era worked to perpetuate the rule of the British, while in independent India, the objective of administration should be the public interest.This is the essence of democracy, he added.Referring to the teachings of Lord Buddha, Modi motivated the probationers to “light the lamp within you”.He told the probationers that it is the inherent goodness that is present in all human beings, which will be the best guide for them in their career.The Prime Minister referred to his recent advice to all Secretaries of the Union Government to visit their first place of posting, and see what changes, if any, have happened there, even as they progressed in their careers.He told the probationers that the assured career path that the IAS offers should not make them complacent.He said they should judge themselves not by the posts they hold, but by what difference they have been able to make in the lives of the poor.Modi said many of the services offered by Government today, are also offered by the private sector.He therefore emphasised that officers handling such services in the Government, should judge the quality of their service using the yardstick of the best in that category, and even by international standards.In response to a question on the development of the North-East, and ending the sense of alienation in the region, Modi said that the core problem is not with policy, but with practice.He said at times, officers from other parts of the country even tried to avoid a posting in the North-East.The Prime Minister emphasised the need for infrastructure development in the North-East to improve accessibility and connectivity with other parts of India.He said once infrastructure develops, the North-East will be able to progress.In response to another question, Modi said he is of the firm view that the 21st century will be India’s century, and India will rise to the position of “Vishva Guru”.In this context, he said that the world had once again started taking note of India’s rapid economic growth rate.In reply to a question on defence preparedness, Modi said a multi-pronged approach is essential, which involves good relations with all neighbouring countries, and a boost to domestic defence manufacturing capabilities, according to an official release.
February 16, 2015
February 16, 2015
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