At a time when governance is being reshaped by rapid technological change, Droupadi Murmu on March 2, 2026 called on newly inducted IAS officers to fully embrace AI-driven solutions to simplify administrative systems and improve last-mile service delivery. She was addressing officers inducted from state civil services who are attending the 128th induction training programme at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration. The officers had called on the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi.
Highlighting the pace of change, she said technology and innovation are transforming governance at unprecedented speed. “I urge you to fully embrace technological advancements — AI-driven solutions, e-governance platforms, digital grievance mechanisms and real-time analytics. These tools can simplify administrative systems and ensure more efficient service delivery to the last mile.” She also cautioned, “But while you adopt modern systems, remember that technology should be combined with human sensitivity and reasoned judgment.”
Emphasising broader responsibilities, the President said the officers now carry duties that extend beyond district or state priorities. She urged them to rise above departmental boundaries, dismantle administrative silos and work collaboratively to enhance institutional coherence and strengthen governance. She said professionalism, coordination and commitment are essential to driving development outcomes and upholding high standards of public service.
Murmu further stressed sustainability and climate resilience as key priorities. “As senior administrators, you must champion green practices, promote climate-adaptive governance and ensure sustainable development. Our collective actions today will determine the quality of life of future generations,” she said. Reaffirming the goal of inclusive growth, she added, “India’s transformation into a developed nation will be meaningful only when the benefits reach the most vulnerable and deprived sections. You should make untiring efforts to ensure that no community is left behind due to geographical, social, or economic reasons,” and called on them to uphold integrity, transparency and accountability, exercising authority with empathy and fairness under the spirit of “nation first”.
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