National Civil Services Day 2023: History, Significance And All That You Need To Know

National Civil Service Day, celebrated on April 21 every year, provides an occasion to recognise the important contribution these people have played to the nation's prosperity and development.

National Civil Services Day 2023: History, Significance And All That You Need To Know

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New Delhi: Every year on April 21, India commemorates National Civil Service Day to honour the contribution of civil workers to society. The day provides an occasion to recognise the important contribution these people have played to the nation's prosperity and development.

The civil service is the backbone of the country's administrative functions. It is the Republic of India's permanent executive branch. The Administrative departments of the government develop various policies and activities. Civil employees are responsible for effectively implementing all government policies and activities at the grassroots level. It consists of the Indian Administrative Services (IAS), the Indian Police Services (IPS), the Indian Foreign Services (IFS), and the core Group A and Group B services.

National Civil Services Day 2023: History

The day was first observed in 1947 when Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel had introduced the All India Services on April 21 that year. The former Indian Civil Services under British India were later transformed into All India Services under the total Indian administration.

At the All India Administrative Service Training School in Metcalfe House, Delhi, he delivered a remarkable speech and referred to government servants as the 'steel frame of India' in his address. The day was officially declared National Civil Service Day in 2006.

National Civil Services Day 2023: Significance

National Civil Service Day is an opportunity to commemorate civil workers' devotion and commitment to serving the nation. It is a day to appreciate their persistent work in adopting policies and programmes that benefit society. Additionally, it is an occasion to recognise their contributions to law enforcement, social justice, and good governance.

National Civil Services Day 2023: Quotes By Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel

• "Take to the path of dharma – the path of truth and justice. Don’t misuse your valour. Remain united. March forward in all humility, but fully awake to the situation you face, demanding your rights and firmness."
• "There is something unique in this soil, which despite many obstacles has always remained the abode of great souls."
• "Happiness and misery are paper balls. Don’t be afraid of death. Join the nationalist forces, and be united. Give work to those who are hungry, food to invalids, forget your quarrels."