PM Modi urges civil servants to uphold excellence and innovation on civil services day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to civil servants across the country on the occasion of Civil Services Day, calling on them to renew their commitment to good governance and nation building.

‎In a message posted on X, Modi underscored the critical role played by civil servants at all levels of administration. “Greetings to all civil servants on Civil Services Day. This is an occasion to further strengthen the resolve to work towards good governance and nation building,” he said.

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‎Highlighting the breadth of their responsibilities, the Prime Minister noted that civil servants have a far-reaching impact, from grassroots implementation to high-level policy formulation. “From the grassroots to policy-making, the efforts of civil servants touch countless lives and contribute to India’s progress,” he added.

‎He also encouraged officials to continue pursuing excellence, innovation and compassion in public service. “May our civil servants continue to serve with excellence, compassion and innovation, upholding the highest standards of duty,” Modi said.

‎Observed annually on April 21, Civil Services Day recognises the contributions of India’s bureaucracy and reaffirms their dedication to public service. The day also marks the historic 1947 address by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who described civil servants as the “steel frame” of the nation, highlighting their role in preserving unity and integrity.
‎The occasion is typically marked by official events and the presentation of awards to officers for exemplary performance, reflecting the government’s emphasis on efficiency, transparency and citizen-centric governance.