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PM Modi’s Governance Mantra

Nagarik Devo Bhavah

In this era of the 21st century, amidst rapidly evolving systems, India is forging ahead at a brisk pace. In
alignment with this new order, India’s public services have also been continuously overhauled. In this very context,
the ‘Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah’ was organized from April 2nd to April 8th. During the program, while citing
the core mantra of governance—’Nagarik Devo Bhavah’—Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed public
servants, stating that for the common citizen, the local office serves as the very face of the government.

PM Modi’s Mantra for Public Servants Technology for Better
•n Our governance must be such that the ‘Ease of Living’ Administration
and ‘Quality of Life’ of the nation’s citizens improve
day by day. •n When we speak of ‘learning,’ the significance
•n There is a need to learn something new every day; you of technology becomes paramount within the
must mould yourselves in the spirit of a ‘Karmayogi’. context of today’s world.
•n Reform and change within administrative services •n Over the past 11 years, we have witnessed
essentially signify a change in the conduct and attitude the transformative power of the technological
of the public servant. revolution across various governmental and
•n A fundamental principle of success is this: rather than administrative functions—ranging from
trying to shorten the line drawn by others, focus on governance and service delivery to the
making your own line longer. economy itself.
•n In the old system, the emphasis was placed more •n With the rise of AI, the pace of change
on merely holding a position of authority; today, the is accelerating, making technological
emphasis lies firmly on the spirit of duty. understanding and effective use
•n Let the significance of the work itself—rather than essential for public service.
the position held—be elevated. Before making •n Effective administration and
any decision, ask yourselves: “What does my duty a competent public servant
demand?” Doing so will multiply the positive impact will be defined by a sound
of your decision manifold. understanding of technology
•n View your work through the vision of Viksit Bharat and data.
2047—ask yourself how your efforts contribute to •n This will serve as the
the nation’s development journey. foundation for your
•n Consider how our individual decision-making.
transformation can evolve into an Therefore,
institutional transformation. emphasis is
being placed
•n Accomplishing this requires immense on continuous
energy that can be derived solely from a learning in the
deep-seated spirit of service. field of AI.

CIVIL SERVICES DAY: A DAY OF upon a renewed sense of energy, inspiration,
RESOLVES strength, capability, and resolve, we will personally
Civil Services Day is not merely an annual tradition; witness and attain the achievements we aspire to
it is, above all, a time for making resolutions. It realise. He emphasises that capacity building—for
serves as an opportunity to infuse ourselves with ourselves, for our colleagues, and for the system as
the enthusiasm and energy required to implement a whole—should remain our constant endeavour at
decisions within stipulated timeframes. PM Modi be- every moment. n
lieves that if we approach this occasion by drawing Scan the QR code to watch the
Prime Minister’s full address

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