English Rendering Of PM’s Address At The Centenary Celebrations Of UPSC

Key Highlights:

• Prime Minister addressed the Centenary Celebrations of UPSC, marking 100 years since its establishment in 1926.
• A commemorative postage stamp and coin were released to mark the UPSC's 100-year journey.
• PM emphasized the institution's role in building a Developed India by 2047, guided by "Nation First" and "Citizen First" principles.
• Noted the significant increase in women's participation in civil services, from 3% in 1952 to over 30% currently.
• Highlighted the appointment of three out of four women UPSC Chairpersons after 2014.
• Stressed the need for UPSC to adapt selection parameters to future needs, focusing on speed, technology, and assessing motivation for public service.

Detailed Insights:

• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was credited for establishing the UPSC as a principal pillar for independent India's governance and reconstruction.
• The PM urged UPSC and State Public Service Commissions to align recruitment processes with the needs of 21st-century India, which demands "Pro-People, Pro-Active, Good Governance."
• He suggested that recruitment exams should assess not just knowledge but also the candidate's motivation for joining civil services.
• Emphasized the importance of "time certainty" in conducting examinations to reduce the burden on aspirants and promote equity.
• Recommended that the annual conference between UPSC and State Public Service Commissions be made more productive by studying international best practices and leveraging technology.
• Suggested using the iGOT platform under Mission Karmayogi for capacity building within UPSC and state selection commissions.

Key Concepts Involved:

• UPSC (Union Public Service Commission): India's premier central recruiting agency responsible for conducting examinations for various civil services.
• Developed India by 2047: The vision for India to become a developed nation by the 100th year of its independence.
• Mission Karmayogi: A national program for civil services capacity building, aiming to transform government employees into future-ready individuals.
• iGOT (Integrated Government Online Training) platform: An online learning platform under Mission Karmayogi for continuous training of government officials.