President Murmu urges information officers to use social media to listen, respond to citizens

August 19, 2026 7:13 PM

President Murmu urges information officers to use social media to listen, respond to citizens

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday urged Indian Information Service (IIS) officers to use social media not only to inform and engage citizens but also to listen to their concerns, understand their aspirations and respond to their feedback. A group of Officer Trainees of the Indian Information Service and Indian Statistical Service called on the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday. Addressing the officer trainees, President Murmu said both services, despite having different function...

Accurate data key to effective governance, delivery of benefits to right beneficiaries: Vice President Radhakrishnan

August 18, 2026 9:48 PM

Accurate data key to effective governance, delivery of benefits to right beneficiaries: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday emphasised the importance of accurate and timely data for effective governance, saying that reliable statistics are essential for proper planning, resource allocation and ensuring that government benefits reach the intended beneficiaries. Addressing 34 Officer Trainees of the 2026 batch of the Indian Statistical Service (ISS), including 16 women, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, the Vice-President said, “If the data is not correct, no decision can be corr...