Dr MCR HRD Institute Rolls Out Foundation Course for Civil Servants

Dr Shashank Goel, DG of the Institute and Special Chief Secretary to government, in his inaugural address, said that the AIS and CCS officers, who are the backbone of the administrative system, shape the lives of millions of citizens, and thereby build the future of the great nation.

“Since the core of effective governance lies in understanding and addressing the needs and aspirations of people we serve, the course will provide the AIS and CCS officers with a robust understanding of policy making, public administration, and the tools necessary for impactful service delivery”, he underlined.

Goel said that in the present-day scenario, status quo has become a thing of the past and continuous change, a reality. “This calls for AIS and CCS officers to become torchbearers of change. However, the precondition for this to happen, the civil servants must first embrace change themselves, adopt a mind-set that is open to change, willing to learn, and ready to adapt”, he stated.

Goel stated that in the present-day evolving world of work, the age-old bureaucratic, hierarchical, and rigid styles of leadership do not fit into the emerging demands. “In a diverse and dynamic society, like ours, we must embrace leadership style that is inclusive, agile, and responsive", he underlined.

He noted that in the present-day scenario, the civil servants stand at the forefront of a technological revolution, in which Artificial Intelligence, Block-chain, Big Data, Internet of Things, etc. are playing a decisive role in promoting governance that is efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric.

“As civil servants, you should ensure that the technical advancements result in bringing about prosperity in the lives of the weaker sections of society as well”, he stated.