2023 batch IAS officers meet President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi

ANI April 15, 2025 157 views

President Droupadi Murmu recently met with the 2023 batch of IAS officers, offering inspiring guidance about their crucial role in national development. She emphasized the importance of integrity, dedication, and social responsibility in public service. The President highlighted how these young officers have an extraordinary opportunity to transform citizens' lives through their work. Her message underscored that true success comes from honest, purposeful service rather than social media popularity.

"Honesty is the most desirable policy in public service" - President Droupadi Murmu
New Delhi, April 15: A group of IAS officers from the 2023 batch, currently serving as Assistant Secretaries in various Union Ministries and Departments, called on the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Tuesday, a release from President's Secretariat said.

Key Points

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New IAS officers learn about transformative potential of public service

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President emphasizes integrity and social responsibility

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Advice focused on uplifting underprivileged citizens

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Digital era demands greater administrative accountability

Addressing the IAS officers, the President said that they had become IAS officers through extraordinary determination and hard work. This has brought about a transformative change in their personal lives. Now, with even more determination and dedication, they have the opportunity to bring about transformative changes in the lives of countless people.

Their area of service and authority are so vast that they can improve the lives of many fellow citizens in their first posting. She advised them to make special efforts to uplift the underprivileged. She also advised them to visit the places of posting during their career journey after some time and see the far-reaching results of their work.

President Murmu said that officers should remember the rights and duties of civil servants. Public servants' duties are their responsibilities, and their rights are the means to fulfill those duties. She told officers that their real career story would be created by their work, not by increasing the number of followers on social media. Their real social net worth would be determined by their good work.

"Every public servant should work with honesty of purpose. We all face the challenges of environmental pollution and climate change. Pollution of immorality and erosion of values are also very serious challenges. There should be no need to say anything else about being devoted and honest. The people who move ahead following life values of honesty, truth, and simplicity are happier. Honesty is the most desirable policy in public service. It is expected from the public servant that they would present examples of integrity and sensitivity in every sphere of life", President Murmu said.

"In the digital era, people's aspirations are rising. They are becoming aware of the accountability of administrators. She advised officers to develop closeness with their fellow citizens and increase their participation in local efforts. She also advised them to resolve public interest issues raised by people's representatives. The development and public welfare work done by them at the local and state level would help in achieving national goals," she said.

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Priya K.
Such an inspiring message from our President! The emphasis on honesty and values in public service is so needed today. Wishing these young officers all the best in their journey to serve the nation 🙏
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the President's words, I hope we see more concrete actions from these officers on the ground. Too often, the idealism fades when faced with bureaucratic realities. Prove me wrong, batch of 2023!
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Anjali M.
"Real social net worth determined by good work" - what a powerful statement! This should be the motto for every civil servant. Makes me proud to see our leaders guiding the next generation with such wisdom.
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Vikram P.
The advice about revisiting places of posting later is golden! Too many officers never look back after transfers. This could create real accountability and show the long-term impact of their decisions.
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Sunita R.
As someone who works closely with local administration, I hope these young officers take the President's words about "developing closeness with citizens" seriously. The gap between bureaucrats and common people needs to reduce. All the best to them!
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Karan D.
Interesting that she mentioned social media followers! Shows how times have changed. Hope these officers focus on real governance metrics rather than virtual popularity contests. The country needs practical problem-solvers.

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