Adopt ‘Seva Bhav–Kartavya Bodh’: VP Radhakrishnan to IDAS Trainees
Integrity and Prudent Defence Finance Key to Viksit Bharat, Says VP
- Vice-President addresses IDAS officer trainees of 2023 and 2024 batches
- Urges officers to follow ‘Seva Bhav’ and ‘Kartavya Bodh’ in public service
- Stresses prudent financial management for Armed Forces’ readiness
- Calls for integrity, vigilance and accountability in decision-making
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 22nd Dec: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday addressed officer trainees of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) from the 2023 and 2024 batches at the Vice-President’s Enclave, calling upon them to adopt “Seva Bhav and Kartavya Bodh” as their guiding mantra in public service.
Welcoming the trainees, the Vice-President highlighted the Defence Accounts Department’s legacy of over 275 years, describing it as one of the oldest institutions in the Government of India. He said civil servants would play a pivotal role in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, underlining the importance of inclusive development and last-mile delivery during the Amrit Kaal.
Emphasising the critical role of IDAS, Shri Radhakrishnan said the Service is central to managing the financial resources of the Indian Armed Forces and allied organisations. He stressed that prudent financial management is essential to ensure the operational readiness of the Armed Forces, and urged officers to understand the ground realities faced by defence personnel.
The Vice-President underscored that integrity, transparency, vigilance and accountability must guide all financial decisions, noting that public funds represent the hard-earned money of taxpayers. He also highlighted the importance of continuous capacity building in an era of rapid technological advancement, encouraging officers to leverage platforms such as iGOT Karmayogi for lifelong learning.
Responding to a question on expectations from civil servants, he said that while knowledge is important, character is paramount. He urged the trainees to remain innovative, technologically adaptive, empathetic in approach and ethical in administration, reminding them of their responsibility to contribute positively to nation-building.
The event was attended by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Controller General of Defence Accounts Vishvajit Sahay, Financial Adviser (Defence Services) Raj Kumar Arora, and other senior officials.
