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The Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the officer trainees of various Civil Services at the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics (NACIN) , Palasamudram, Andhra Pradesh today.
Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said that NACIN has emerged as a premier institution at the heart of capacity-building for India’s Customs and GST administration.
He highlighted the special significance of the year as the nation celebrates the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel—the Father of the All-India Services.
He said Sardar Patel’s visionary leadership laid the foundation for transforming colonial India into a strong, Viksit and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
The Vice-President commended the Union Public Service Commission, which will mark its centenary in 2026, describing it as a “guardian of merit, integrity, and fairness” in civil services recruitment.
The Vice President stressed the need for inclusive development. He said both wealth creation and wealth distribution are equally important.
Speaking on the role of civil servants in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, he said the nation’s development journey has been centred around last-mile delivery and inclusive growth.
He encouraged probationers to prioritise team excellence over individual excellence, noting that institutions and nations are built through collective effort.
Minister for HRD, IT, Electronics & Communication and RTG, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh, Amit Khare, Secretary to the Vice President of India, Director-General, NACIN , Dr. Subramanyam,and Other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
