President Draupadi Murmu said on Thursday that it is necessary to modernize its system by using the best usage of emerging technologies for government departments to meet the increasing expectations of the public for proficiency in service distribution.
Addressing a group of probationary officers of various government services, he asked to be aware of advanced technologies, skills and try to make more civil-focused, skilled and transparent governance system.
Indian Civil Accounts Service, Indian Posts and Telecom (Finance and Accounts) Service, Indian Railway Management Service (Accounts) and Indian Postal Service officials met the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The President said that the expectations of the public are increasing continuously for the greater speed and efficiency in service distribution as well as increase in transparency and accountability.
Murmu said, “To meet these requirements, it is necessary to modernize and digitize its system by using the best usage of emerging technologies for government departments.” He said that machine learning, data analytics, blockchain technology in such technologies And includes artificial intelligence.
The President said that a strong public financial management system is the foundation of good governance. He said, “Taying rapidly changing technology is another area of challenge. You have to take measures to make accounting and payment systems smooth and effective. ”
He said that the role of newly appointed officers goes beyond making the use of financial resources the most favorable and ‘this includes’ analyzing the impact of policies and suggesting input to improve governance systems including financial management systems.’
In a conversation with the probationary officials of the Indian Postal Service, the President appreciated the efforts of India Post Payments Bank for financial inclusion, especially rural and disadvantaged population.
Murmu said, “You have a unique opportunity to make the postal department and services more customer and services more customer, innovative, digital, inclusive and durable.” You have to make sure that the postal network continues to work as a big factor that united in a huge and diverse nation like us.
He said, “You must remember that you will be able to play an important role in empowering citizens, especially the deprived people through better connectivity and financial inclusion.” He hoped that the authorities not only achieved excellence in their personal career All efforts will be made to do it, but will also contribute to the effective distribution of government services.