PM Modi interacts with civil service probationers in Kevadiya, Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked civil service probationers to use technology and help the country achieve 5 trillion dollar economy. 

The Prime Minister was interacting with  430 officer trainees of the 94th Civil Services Foundation Course- Aarambh in Kevadiya, Gujarat. Mr Modi urged them to strive to remove silos and hierarchies in the system. He added that the presence of silos and hierarchy does not help our system. He said, whoever we are, wherever we are, we have to work together for the nation. Mr Modi said, the Indian Civil Service owes a lot to Sardar Patel.  He said, Kevadia, where the ‘Statue of Unity’ is situated, we can all find inspiration and vigour to do something for the country.

 

The Prime Minister was briefed on Aarambh  - the



first of its kind week-long unique comprehensive foundation course. Officer trainees gave presentations on five thematic areas namely Agriculture and Rural Empowerment, Health care reforms and policymaking; sustainable rural management techniques, inclusive urbanization and future of education

The Prime Minister described the Aarambh Foundation course as a unique future centric one with the potential to bring about a paradigm shift in administration. While appreciating the commitment shown by the officer trainees and their new ideas, the Prime Minister expressed hope that the exposure provided by this unique training course on global best practices and technologies, will prove to be beneficial in their careers ahead in policy making and public administration.