The Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) inaugurated a training program for Deputy Secretary/Director-level officers from various ministries as part of the Rashtriya Karmayogi Large Scale Jan Seva Programme. ICAR DG Dr. M.L. Jat emphasized the principle of "Jan Seva Hi Prabhu Seva" (Public Service is Service to God) as essential for achieving a Vikshit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047, highlighting agriculture's key role in this vision. The program, launched by the Capacity Building Commission in September 2024, aims to strengthen officials' sense of purpose and service, enhance citizen-centric delivery, and improve interdepartmental collaboration. ICAR has been recognized as a top-performing organization under this program.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Agriculture Farmers Welfare: A government ministry, likely in India, responsible for agriculture and farmers' welfare.
Jan Seva Hi Prabhu Seva: A guiding principle for public service, meaning 'Public service is service to God'.
ICAR: Indian Council of Agriculture Research
Dr. M L Jat: ICAR DG (Director General) and Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) Secretary.
Rashtriya Karmayogi: A Large Scale Jan Seva Programme; a training program for government officials.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - indicating the source and location of the press release.
Department of Agricultural Research and Education: A department, abbreviated as DARE, where Dr. M.L. Jat is a Secretary.
Ministries and Departments MDOs: Various government ministries and departments participating in the Rashtriya Karmayogi programme.
Vikshit Bharat: A vision for a developed India by 2047.
Shri NarendraModiji: The Prime Minister of India.
Dr. R. C. Agarwal: Deputy Director General Agricultural Education, ICAR.
Dr. S. K. Sharma: Assistant Director General HRD, ICAR.
Capacity Building Commission CBC: The commission that launched the Rashtriya Karmayogi Large Scale Jan Seva programme.
12th September 2024: The launch date of the Rashtriya Karmayogi Large Scale Jan Seva programme.
SevaBhaav: The value of service which the Rashtriya Karmayogi programme aims to reawaken.
PSFKSRAR: An identifier associated with the press release.
ICAR-DARE: Abbreviation for Indian Council of Agriculture Research - Department of Agricultural Research and Education.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Jan Seva Hi Prabhu Seva” a guiding principle for
public service: ICAR DG Dr. M L Jat
Senior Officers’ Training Programme under
‘Rashtriya Karmayogi’ inaugurated
Posted On: 14 MAY 2025 3:56PM by PIB Delhi
Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) DG and Department of Agricultural Research and Education
(DARE) Secretary Dr.M.L Jat inaugurated the training programme for Deputy Secretary (DS)/Director level
officers from various Ministries and Departments (MDOs) as part of the ‘Rashtriya Karmayogi – Large Scale
Jan Seva Programme’ ,here today. Addressing the participants, Dr. Jat emphasized the profound significance
of "Jan Seva Hi PrabhuSeva", stating that it is not merely a sentence but a guiding principle that encapsulates
the essence of public service. He urged officials to internalize this philosophy for the realization of a Vikshit
Bharat by 2047.
"A Vikshit Bharat cannot be achieved without the development of agriculture. All four pillars of Vikshit
Bharat are intrinsically aligned with agriculture. We are fortunate to contribute to this sector, directly
supporting the Prime Minister Shri NarendraModiji’s vision of a developed India," he remarked.
The Director General highlighted the importance of fostering respect, shared vision, and collective action
within organizations. He noted that becoming a Karmayogi starts with developing respect for others and
nurturing a genuine connection with society and the nation. "True Karmayogi emerges from within. It does
not come from mere lectures but from experiencing joy in one’s work. Until we enjoy our work, we cannot
become true Karma yogis," he added.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. R. C. Agarwal, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Education), ICAR,
informed that ICAR/DARE has been recognized as the top-performing organization under this programme.
He stressed that while knowledge, skill development, and motivation are crucial for any training programme,
fostering interpersonal connections is equally essential for meaningful outcomes. Earlier, Dr. S. K. Sharma,
Assistant Director General (HRD), ICAR, delivered the welcome address and outlined the objectives andachievements of the programme.
The Rashtriya Karmayogi – Large Scale Jan Seva programme, launched by the Capacity Building
Commission (CBC) on 12th September 2024, aims to strengthen the sense of purpose (Svadharma) among
officials. The initiative seeks to reawaken the values of SevaBhaav in their professional roles, enhancing
citizen-centric service delivery, fostering inter-departmental collaboration, and improving officials' sense of
fulfillment at work.
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