Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Vice President's Secretariat on 20th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
On August 20, 2026, Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the Valedictory Programme of Phase-II training for the 2024 batch of IAS Officer Trainees at LBSNAA, Mussoorie. The address focused on the critical role of civil servants in achieving the "Viksit Bharat @ 2047" vision through ethical leadership and inclusive governance. There are no administrative deadlines mentioned, but the speech establishes "Sevabhav" and "Kartavyabodh" as the immediate guiding principles for the graduating officers.
Key Points / Main Content
Mission and Vision
Civil servants are described as the vital link for translating the "Viksit Bharat @ 2047" vision into reality.
The service remains the essential connection between policy formulation and grassroots implementation.
Core Values and Ethics
Officers are urged to adopt "Sevabhav" (spirit of service) and "Kartavyabodh" (sense of duty) as their guiding mantras.
Character and integrity are identified as the foundations of public service.
Leadership is defined by the ability to act ethically in difficult situations rather than by power or position.
Operational Excellence
Emphasis is placed on "team excellence" over individual or group achievements.
Officers are encouraged to build cohesive teams, motivate colleagues, and maintain successful practices established by predecessors.
Technological Advancement
The Vice-President called for the adoption of emerging technologies, specifically Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, and Blockchain.
Technological integration is intended to improve efficiency, transparency, and citizen service delivery.
Inclusivity and Representation
Approximately 41% of the 2024 batch are women, which the Vice-President highlighted as a testament to "Nari Shakti."
A primary goal of service should be ensuring development reaches the "last mile" and that every citizen's grievance is heard.
Impact Analysis
IAS Officer Trainees (2024 Batch)Impact
They are transitioning from Phase-II training to active service as the primary agents for national development and inclusive growth.
Action Required
They must prioritize citizen-centric governance, embrace continuous learning, and integrate emerging technologies into their daily administrative functions.
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA)Impact
The institution serves as the final preparation ground for officers to adopt the ethical and technological standards required for future-ready civil services.
Action Required
The academy and its leadership (Director, LBSNAA) must continue to facilitate training that emphasizes adaptability and the values of "Sevabhav" and "Kartavyabodh."
The Indian CitizenryImpact
Citizens stand to benefit from more transparent, efficient, and technology-driven service delivery.
Action Required
No direct action is required from citizens; however, the document implies that their grievances should be voiced to be addressed by the empowered civil service.
Key Entities Referenced
Viksit Bharat @ 2047: The national vision and strategic roadmap to transform India into a developed nation by the centenary of its independence, which civil servants are tasked with realizing.
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie: India's premier training institution for civil services where the IAS Phase-II valedictory programme and training are conducted.
IAS Officer Trainees (2024 batch): The primary group of civil service recruits undergoing professional training to act as the link between policy and grassroots implementation.
Nari Shakti: A national initiative and concept emphasized in the address to highlight the increasing representation and empowerment of women in civil services.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan
addresses IAS Officer Tainees of 2024 batch at
LBSNAA,Mussoorie
Civil servants are the vital link in translating the vision of
Viksit Bharat @ 2047 into reality: Vice-President
Vice-President urges IAS officers to prioritise team
excellence, integrity and citizen-centric governance
“Make Seva bhav and Kartavya bodh your guiding mantra”:
Vice-President
“True leadership is not measured by power or position, but by
the ability to act ethically”: Vice-President
Technology, continuous learning and adaptability essential for
future-ready civil services: Vice-President
प्रव तथ: 20 AUG 2026 2:28PM by PIB Delhi
Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today addressed the Valedictory Programme of Phase-II training
of the IAS Officer Trainees of the 2024 batch at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of
Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie.
Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today addressed the Valedictory
Programme of Phase-II training of the IAS Officer Trainees of the 2024 batch at
the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA),
Mussoorie.
The Vice-President said that civil services… pic.twitter.com/lMRuNcIomv
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) August 20, 2026
Congratulating the Officer Trainees on the successful completion of their training, the Vice-President said
that civil services have made immense contributions to the country’s development and remain a vital link
between policy and its implementation at the grassroots level.Referring to the journey towards Viksit Bharat @ 2047, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan urged the officers to
ensure that development reaches the last mile and is inclusive. He called upon them to make “Sevabhav
and Kartavyabodh” their guiding mantra.
Emphasising teamwork, the Vice-President urged the young officers to strive for team excellence rather
than individual or group excellence. He stressed the importance of building cohesive teams, motivating
colleagues and carrying forward good practices established by their predecessors.
Highlighting the increasing representation of women in civil services, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan noted that
around 41 per cent of the 2024 batch are women. He described this progress as a powerful testament to
Nari Shakti, where talent rises above stereotypes and determination overcomes obstacles.
The Vice-President also called upon the officers to embrace emerging technologies, including Artificial
Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning and Blockchain, to improve efficiency,
transparency and citizen service delivery. He emphasised continuous learning, adaptability and being
future-ready.
Stressing that character and integrity are the foundations of public service, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan said
that true leadership is not measured by power or position, but by the ability to act ethically even in
difficult situations.
Concluding his address, the Vice-President urged the officers to make their service meaningful by
transforming lives in the remotest corners of the country and ensuring that every grievance is heard and
every citizen is empowered.
Governor of Uttarakhand, Lieutenant General (Retd.) Gurmit Singh; Minister of Agriculture & Farmers
Welfare and Soldier Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand, Shri Ganesh Joshi; Director, LBSNAA, Dr. B.
Rajender were present during the occasion.
Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai
Patel and former Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri at LBSNAA, Mussoorie
today. pic.twitter.com/NOlqw5RSGh
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) August 20, 2026***
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