PM Modi Tells IAS Trainees: Assess Policy Impact on Citizens, Keep People at Centre
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday advised new IAS trainees to regularly assess whether government policies are effectively translating into outcomes on the ground, emphasising the need to keep citizens at the centre of governance.
Interacting with 183 officer trainees from the IAS-2024 batch, who currently serve as assistant secretaries in various ministries and departments, Modi said that every administrative file carries the hopes, worries and lives of countless citizens. He urged the officers to always remember the human impact behind every file, according to an official release from the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister noted that developmental challenges cannot be tackled in isolation and that coordination across departments is vital for results. After two years of field exposure and administrative learning, these officers stand at a crucial stage where their decisions will shape not just their own careers, but the future of crores of citizens, Modi said. He emphasised that the real test of public service begins by handling real-life situations with integrity, sensitivity, and commitment.
Emphasising the importance of data-driven governance, Modi said that data must not be viewed merely as numbers but as a reflection of the collective lives, challenges, and aspirations of millions of people. He also highlighted the growing role of women in nation-building, noting that over 40% of the current batch comprises women officers.
