New Delhi: The working and functioning of the civil servants is set to undergo a major change from ‘Rule to Role’, through the Government’s ambitious reform ‘Mission Karmayogi’, “so that they are confident and able to perform the task assigned to them”.
Claiming that this was for the first time in the history of independent India, Union Minister of State Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh today described the move as a “pathbreaking initiative” that could be made possible “with the support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi”.
Addressing a Workshop on National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building” at Indian Institute of Public Administration, the Minister said that this capacity building is taking place at the time of 75 years of India’s independence when the government has indulged in large scale administrative reforms.
The Minister though, said that the revolutionary decision was taken by the Modi Government in 2016 which made it mandatory for civil servants to undergo a three-month stint as Assistant Secretaries before going to their respective cadre. He also said that efforts were being made to hold a single Common Eligibility Test at every district level by January next year.
Dr. Singh shared the benefits of scientific institutionalised mechanisms with the civil servants so that they were able to prepare themselves for future challenges.
Talking about the role of civil servants in present times, the Minister said that the obligations of government servants have changed over the years and their accountability has increased. He said that for any responsible nation, the ultimate motive is to ensure “ease of living” for its citizens and “India is treading well on this path”.
– global bihari bureau
