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.