President Murmu Urges IAS Officers to Lead with Empathy and Innovation

In a compelling address, President Droupadi Murmu urged a group of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers to wield their authority with empathy and fairness, underscoring the importance of staying rooted in public service values. She highlighted the officers' role in ensuring that even the most marginalized sections are included in the nation's development journey.

Murmu emphasized that technological innovation holds the potential to transform governance into a more efficient, transparent, and citizen-friendly system. Asserting that embracing AI, e-governance, and digital feedback is vital, she encouraged officers to ensure that these tools facilitate the reach of government schemes to every part of the nation.

Addressing the officers at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Murmu reminded them of their evolving responsibilities and their critical role in shaping a sustainable and prosperous India by 2047. She called upon them to act with integrity and accountability, ensuring that their decisions positively impact both society and the environment.

(With inputs from agencies.)