Addressing the young 2020 batch IAS officers, undergoing three months’ stint as Assistant Secretaries in Central government before going to their respective State cadres, Union Minister of State, Dr Jitendra Singh Sunday made them aware of their “destined” link with 2047 when independent India will turn 100.
With age and active years of service on their side, they will have that opportunity and privilege to play an active role and contribute to the making of Centenary India, he said.
Dr Jitendra Singh emphasised on the use technology, including Artificial Intelligence, to bring in meaningful exchanges and definite improvements in national governance.
He said that today’s citizen aspires to have a voice in the processes of policy formulation and policy implementation, and we have no option but to allow him a fair liberty for that.
