Civil servants to keep pace with emerging technologies worldwide

NEW DELHI: The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi today addressed Civil Servants on the occasion of Civil Services Day. He said the occasion is one of Appreciation, Evaluation and Introspection.nnHe described the Prime Minister’s Award as a step towards motivating civil servants, and congratulated the awardees. He said the awards also indicate the priorities of the Government.nnHe said that the priority programmes such as Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Deendayal Upadhyay Kaushalya Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and Digital Payments, for which awards have been given, are important programmes for New India.nnHe also mentioned the two books on Prime Minister’s Awards, and on Initiatives in Aspirational Districts, which were released today.nnSpeaking on the subject of Aspirational Districts, the Prime Minister said that these 115 districts could become growth engines for their entire States. He stressed on the importance of Jan Bhagidaari, or public participation, in development.nnHe said 2022, the seventy-fifth anniversary of independence, can become an inspiration for working towards achieving the India of the dreams of our freedom fighters.nnThe Prime Minister asserted that all available technology, including space technology, should be used for improving governance.nnHe said it is important for civil servants to keep pace with emerging technologies worldwide.nnHe described civil servants as people with great capability and said that these capabilities can contribute in a big way, for the benefit of the nation.