civil services day

April 21, 2026 4:46 PM

‘With great power comes great responsibility’: Vice President Radhakrishnan urges civil servants to uphold integrity and innovation

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday called upon civil servants to uphold the highest standards of integrity, innovation, and public service, stating that “with great power comes great responsibility,” while addressing the 18th Civil Services Day celebrations at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Extending his greetings to serving and retired officers, the Vice President recalled how Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had described civil servants as the “steel frame of India” in 1947. He noted ...

April 21, 2026 9:58 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi extend greetings on Civil Services Day

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to civil servants across the country on Civil Services Day. President Murmu praised civil servants for their role in strengthening governance and public institutions. In a post on X, she said, “Warm greetings to all civil servants on Civil Services Day. Your commitment continues to strengthen responsive governance and reinforce public institutions. From the formulation of innovative, future-oriented and ci...

April 21, 2026 10:40 AM

Vice President Radhakrishnan to address Civil Services Day event today

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will address the 18th Civil Services Day event today at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The event, organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, will bring together senior government officials from across the country to reflect on governance and public service. The Civil Services Day is observed annually as an occasion for the Civil Servants across India to rededicate t...

April 21, 2025 11:58 AM

PM Modi releases e-Coffee table books, presents awards for excellence in public administration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released two e-Coffee Table Books — "Holistic Development of Districts for Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration" and "Select Innovations from Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration" — highlighting exemplary governance initiatives and innovative practices recognized under the Prime Minister’s Awards. The Prime Minister also conferred the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration...

April 21, 2025 10:53 AM

Civil servants play key role in policy-making and nation’s development, says President Murmu on Civil Services Day

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended her greetings on the occasion of Civil Services Day, praising the vital contribution of civil servants in strengthening governance and driving the nation’s development. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), she said: "Greetings to all civil servants on Civil Services Day! Your role in public service, your contribution to policy making and implementation have impacted the well-being of citizens and the development of the country. May you play a commendab...