Your actions will impact lives of citizens: Prez to babus
Murmu was addressing the probationers of Indian Audit and Accounts Service, IRS and Indian Statistical Service, who had called on her at the Rashtrapati Bhavan
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New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday told a group of young civil servants that their integrity, hard work and sincerity will play a huge role in determining the pace of development of people. “When you get posted in various departments, you should always remember that your actions and decisions will have an impact on the lives of all the citizens,” she said. Murmu was addressing the probationers of Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) and Indian Statistical Service, who had called on her at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here.
“The integrity, hard work and sincerity that each of you puts in your work will play a huge role in determining the pace of development of our people,” the President said. Addressing the probationers of Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Murmu said, “You are expected to function as the custodians of public trust and guardians of financial prudence” and that they should always adhere to the values of truth, transparency and fairness while making decisions and taking actions.
“The institution of the Comptroller and Auditor General is of utmost importance in ensuring accountability of government departments and organisations,” she said. The President said she was happy to note that “leveraging the technology, the institution of CAG is moving towards paperless audit, and is preparing all audit reports in online mode.”
“I am glad to know that the organisation is getting ready to use Artificial Intelligence in its functioning. You should be proud to be part of such an institution which has strengthened its position in the governance system over the years. It is the duty of the young officers like you to carry forward this rich legacy,” she said.
Addressing the probationers of Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes), Murmu said they should bring to this service, “the highest standards of integrity.” “You will be required to function in different domains as administrators, investigators, lawyers and policy makers. You will also participate and contribute in negotiations of treaties of government of India in trade, customs and related areas.”
