PM to young IAS officers : Make the most of the first 10 years of service

Published By : Admin | November 19, 2015 | 13:45 IST
PM Narendra Modi meets IAS officers of 2013 batch
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today held an interactive session with young IAS officers of 2013 batch today. These officers have completed a three-month stint with the Government of India, as Assistant Secretaries. This is the first ever batch of IAS Officers to commence their career with a stint in the Central Government.

Addressing the officers, the Prime Minister exhorted them to make the best use of the first ten years of service, when they would be working in the field, and had the opportunity to contribute the most for the good of the people.

The Prime Minister said that very often, their new ideas and vision may meet resistance from the older generation, but the way to move forward is by working hard, and taking people along. The key is to integrate people, he added.

The officers gave presentations to the Prime Minister on six key themes, including MUDRA, Improving Government Communication, Citizen Centric Service Monitoring, Ek Bharat – Shreshtha Bharat, Soil Health Card scheme and National Mineral Exploration Policy.

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PM Modi addressed a large public gathering in Akola, Maharashtra, expressing deep gratitude for the people’s steadfast support over the past decade. He opened by highlighting the ambitious infrastructure initiatives launched by his government, including the Vadhavan Port, a nearly 80,000-crore project initiated within the first five months of his government’s third term at Centre.

PM Modi reiterated his government’s commitment to housing for the poor, with three crore new homes in progress, and mentioned about the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card, which provides free healthcare to senior citizens over 70. Mentioning about the government’s recent decision of recognising Marathi as a classical language, he emphasized, “The Congress and the opposition kept the people of Maharashtra waiting for decades, delaying the fulfilment of their demands. We have accomplished what they couldn’t. We are honoured to have granted Marathi the status of a classical language.”

The PM then outlined the Mahayuti’s vision for the next five years, as reflected in its manifesto, including enhanced security and opportunities for women through the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, job creation for youth, and fast-track development projects for Maharashtra’s growth. He stated, “Where there is Mahayuti, dreams of proud youth for education and employment will be fulfilled.” He contrasted this with what he called the Maha-Aghadi’s “scam-filled manifesto,” highlighting alleged corruption, rampant bribery, and misuse of funds, with Congress-led states like Karnataka and Telangana as examples, calling them “ATMs” for the Congress “royal family.” He warned Maharashtra to remain vigilant, saying, “We will not let Maharashtra become an ATM for the Maha-Aghadi's mega scandals.”

“Maha-Aghadi means corruption, Maha-Aghadi means scams worth thousands of crores, Maha-Aghadi means extortion of money, Maha-Aghadi means token money, Maha-Aghadi means a business of transfers and postings,” he added.

The PM acknowledged Akola’s key role in cotton production, a backbone of the textile industry, and noted that cotton farmers, long denied adequate benefits, are now seeing positive changes as support for industry and infrastructure grows. In this context, he also spoke about the inauguration of a textile park in Maharashtra, envisioning greater prosperity for cotton farmers. He also criticized past Congress-led governments for their failure to address farmer needs, particularly water issues. Now, the Mahayuti government is revitalizing irrigation projects and has approved a major river-linking initiative to alleviate water scarcity across regions, benefiting districts like Amravati, Akola, and Nagpur. Through the PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, Maharashtra’s micro-irrigation coverage has expanded, promoting water efficiency. PM Modi affirmed, “Our goal is an empowered farmer driving the nation’s progress.” Initiatives like PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi and crop insurance are boosting farmer incomes, with additional support for cotton and soybean farmers.

The PM also criticised the Congress party for its attempts to weaken the country. “Congress Party knows that the weaker the country, the stronger Congress will be. That’s why it is their nature to divide people based on caste. Since independence, Congress has never allowed the SC community to unite. They’ve fragmented the ST community into various castes, and they’ve never let the OBC community develop a unified identity,” he remarked.

In his speech, PM Modi also condemned Congress for its historical disrespect towards Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. He noted that, from Nehru’s era to the present day, Congress has repeatedly denied Dr. Ambedkar credit for his contributions to major national projects, like dams and river projects, as well as for his role as India’s first Law Minister. Despite Baba Saheb’s transformative contributions, Congress sidelined him as he belonged to a Dalit family. PM Modi reassured the BJP’s commitment to honouring Ambedkar by establishing Panchteerth memorials at key sites associated with his legacy—Mhow, Nagpur, Mumbai, Delhi, and London—to inspire future generations. He affirmed his stance, “Ek Hain to Safe Hain!”

The PM also reproached Congress’ support for reinstating Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir, aligning it with the views of separatists, terrorists, and Pakistan. He warned that restoring Article 370 would reintroduce violence, strip Dalits of constitutional rights, and regress Kashmir by decades. He stated, “Congress is attempting to take away rights from Kashmir’s Dalits and backward communities, while hypocritically seeking votes from Dalits in Maharashtra.”

PM Modi urged the audience to “Choose development, choose peace, and choose security” and called on them to help realize the vision of a Viksit Maharashtra and a Viksit Bharat.