BRINGING POSITIVE TRANSFORMATION IN PEOPLE’S LIVES SHOULD BE THE GUIDING SPIRIT FOR CIVIL SERVANTS: LOK SABHA SPEAKER
Core Message
- Guiding principle for civil servants: Bring positive transformation in people’s lives.
- Officers should act with compassion, fairness, and a strong sense of duty.
- Emphasis on innovation and transparency as tools of effective governance.
Relevance : GS 4(Ethics , Aptitude , Integrity)
Role of Civil Servants
- Public looks to civil servants, especially marginalised communities, with hope.
- Officers must be empathetic change-makers, not just implementers of policies.
- Every grievance addressed adds meaning to service; “no work is too small.”
- Duty extends beyond administration—officers should uplift communities during crises.
Democracy and Administration
- India has built a robust democratic and administrative system through collective participation and cooperation.
- Among three pillars of democracy, the executive (bureaucracy) plays a crucial role in implementation.
- Officers are “karmayogis” expected to uphold democratic ideals with humility and commitment.
LBSNAA’s Significance
- LBSNAA is a symbol of simplicity, integrity, and democratic values.
- The Academy’s training widens perspectives and inspires innovative governance approaches.
- Sharing experiences with peers during training encourages adaptive learning.
Ethics and Leadership
- True leadership lies in:
- Sincerity
- Impartiality
- Consistent public service
- Officers working with integrity build deep public trust, remembered even post-transfers.
- Real happiness and fulfilment in civil service come from solving people’s problems, not personal gains.
Evolving Governance Context
- Officers must adapt to:
- Technological advancements
- Changing societal expectations
- Global shifts
- Continuous learning and self-reflection are essential for modern governance.
Concluding Vision
- Administrative success means people don’t need to run to elected representatives.
- Officers should own citizen problems as personal responsibility.
- Civil servants are agents of social transformation, expected to deliver justice, compassion, and inclusion.
