A group of 183 IAS probationers including 3 officer trainees from the Royal Bhutan Civil Services attending the IAS Professional Course Phase –I for the 2014 Batch called on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (February 20, 2015).
Addressing the probationers, the President said that he was glad to have an opportunity to meet the young officers who will have a definitive role in steering the destiny of the nation for the next three decades and more. He said that since independence, there have been several officers of the Indian Administrative Service who have left an imprint on the nation by their illustrious service.
The President stated that over the years the nation’s growth has witnessed enormous expansion and transformation. As the young officers progress in their career, they will have newer challenges. To deal with them effectively, they must be proactive, innovative and responsive.
