Overview

• Prime Minister Modi and President Murmu addressed the 17th Civil Services Day event at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, commemorating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 1947 address to civil servants.
• Modi released e-Coffee Table Books on 'Holistic Development' and 'Innovations,' highlighting transformative governance practices and success stories.
• The Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration were presented, with Jharkhand's Gamharia block recognized for its achievements in the Aspirational Block Programme.
• The event included plenary and breakout sessions on governance reforms, with senior officials and ministers discussing key policy priorities such as health, nutrition, and urban development.
• Modi emphasized that current policies aim to shape India's trajectory for the next 1,000 years, urging civil servants to focus on last-mile delivery and innovation to achieve 'Viksit Bharat.'