A group of officer trainees from the Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS), Indian Railway Protection Force Service (IRPFS), Indian Railway Management Service (Accounts), and Indian Railway Management Service (Traffic) had the honor of meeting the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
During the interaction, the President addressed the officer trainees of the Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS), emphasizing the vital role they play in India’s journey to becoming a developed nation by 2047. She urged the officers to always uphold the provisions of the Indian Constitution, which serves as the foundation of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). Highlighting Chapter-V of Part-V of the Constitution, she reminded them of their duties, powers, and responsibilities. Furthermore, she advised them to draw inspiration from the Preamble of the Constitution and the oath of the CAG in their professional conduct. The President encouraged them to provide innovative solutions to stakeholders while reiterating the importance of their role as both monitors and guides.
In her address to the officers of the Railway Services, the President acknowledged the critical role they play in shaping the nation’s mobility, given that a significant portion of India’s population relies on the railway system for daily commutes. She emphasized the importance of their responsibilities in accelerating India’s economic growth through improved railway services. The President reminded them that their work impacts millions of citizens, influencing their daily lives and overall quality of living. She encouraged the officers to keep the nation’s mobility needs at the forefront and serve as effective change agents and providers of public service.
The meeting served as an insightful session for the officer trainees, who were encouraged to embody the core principles of duty, service, and innovation in their roles as future leaders of these critical national services.
