Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with 183 IAS Officer Trainees of the 2024 batch and urged them to play a key role in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. He emphasized citizen-centric governance, data-driven decision-making, innovation, and a whole-of-government approach to address India’s developmental challenges.
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Key Highlights
| PM Modi interacted with 183 IAS Officer Trainees of the 2024 batch |
| Officers urged to contribute towards Viksit Bharat@2047 |
| Emphasis on citizen-centric and data-driven governance |
| Over 40% of the current IAS batch comprises women officers |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called upon young civil servants to become key drivers of India’s transformation into a developed nation by 2047, urging them to embrace innovation, integrity, and citizen-centric governance in their administrative careers.
Interacting with 183 IAS Officer Trainees of the 2024 batch at Seva Teerth in New Delhi, the Prime Minister emphasized that after gaining field exposure and administrative training, the officers now stand at a crucial stage where their decisions will influence the lives of millions of citizens and shape the future trajectory of the nation.
Highlighting the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, PM Modi stressed that every policy decision and governance initiative over the coming decades should contribute towards building a developed India. He urged the young officers to align their efforts with national priorities such as Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India, manufacturing growth, energy security, and employment generation for youth.
The Prime Minister underscored the importance of data-driven governance, stating that data should not be viewed merely as statistics but as a reflection of the aspirations, challenges, and lives of millions of citizens. He advised officers to regularly assess whether government policies are effectively translating into tangible outcomes on the ground and derive satisfaction from measurable results rather than positions held.
PM Modi reminded the trainees that every administrative file represents the hopes and concerns of citizens. Advocating the principle of “Nagrik Devo Bhava”, he urged officers to place citizens at the center of governance and ensure that public administration remains empathetic, transparent, responsive, and inclusive.
Calling for greater inter-departmental coordination, the Prime Minister highlighted that many developmental challenges cannot be addressed in isolation. He stressed the need for a whole-of-government approach where ministries and departments work together to deliver meaningful and lasting outcomes.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the transformation of governance in India over the last decade, noting a shift from process-driven administration to result-oriented governance. He cited the growing use of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and modern governance tools that have improved service delivery and enhanced transparency.
Recognizing the increasing participation of women in public administration, PM Modi noted that more than 40 per cent of the current IAS Officer Trainee batch comprises women officers, reflecting the expanding role of women in nation-building.
Union Minister of State for Personnel Dr. Jitendra Singh, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary-2 Shaktikanta Das, Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan, Secretary (DoPT) Rachna Shah, LBSNAA Director Sriram Taranikanti, and other senior officials were present during the interaction.
Conclusion
Prime Minister Modi’s interaction with IAS Officer Trainees highlighted the government’s focus on creating a new generation of civil servants committed to transparency, innovation, accountability, and citizen welfare. The young officers have been entrusted with the responsibility of translating the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 into reality through effective governance and public service.
FAQ
Q1. Who interacted with the IAS Officer Trainees of the 2024 batch?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with 183 IAS Officer Trainees in New Delhi.
Q2. What vision did PM Modi highlight during the interaction?
He emphasized the national vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
Q3. What governance approach did PM Modi advocate?
He stressed citizen-centric, data-driven, transparent, and result-oriented governance.
Q4. What percentage of the current IAS batch comprises women officers?
More than 40 per cent of the current batch consists of women officers.
Q5. What national priorities did PM Modi mention?
Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India, manufacturing growth, energy security, and youth employment.
