Fri May 02 19:18:58 UTC 2025: **Top Finance Minister Urges Newly Appointed Civil Servants to Uphold Integrity**

Chennai, May 3, 2025 – Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed newly appointed civil servants at a felicitation ceremony in Chennai on Friday, urging them to maintain integrity and avoid shortcuts in their careers. She praised the Indian bureaucracy for its extensive network and meticulous record-keeping, noting India’s frugal approach to international negotiations. Ms. Sitharaman emphasized the importance of bureaucratic control, tech-savviness, specialization, and the accessibility of officials through initiatives like the Pragati program. She also highlighted the high quality of officers from Tamil Nadu, encouraging the new appointees to serve the state. Several other speakers, including former judges and government officials, offered advice on maintaining ethical conduct, prioritizing human impact in decision-making, and fostering creativity and effective communication within the civil service. The event, hosted by Shankar IAS Academy, celebrated the successful candidates of the 2024 UPSC civil services examination.

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