Metro India News | AMARAVATI

Vice-President of India  C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday commended the Union Public Service Commission, which will mark its centenary in 2026, describing it as a “guardian of merit, integrity, and fairness” in civil services recruitment. The Vice-President addressed the officer trainees of various Civil Services at the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics (NACIN) , Palasamudram, Andhra Pradesh on Sunday.

Addressing the trainee officers, he highlighted the special significance of the year as the nation celebrates the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel—the Father of the All-India Services. He said Sardar Patel’s visionary leadership laid the foundation for transforming colonial India into a strong, Viksit and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

The Vice President stressed the need for inclusive development. He said both wealth creation and wealth distribution are equally important, and highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has placed strong emphasis on  both wealth creation and  wealth distribution for national progress. The Vice-President described GST as a landmark reform that has streamlined the country’s indirect tax system.

Speaking on the role of civil servants in realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, he said the nation’s development journey has been centered around last-mile delivery and inclusive growth.

He encouraged probationers to prioritize team excellence over individual excellence, noting that institutions and nations are built through collective effort. The Vice-President noted that the world is changing rapidly, and technology evolves every day, and therefore officers must upskill themselves to meet emerging requirements.  “With great power comes great responsibility,” he reminded them, urging them to use this opportunity in the service of the nation.