CM CONGRATULATES OFFICERS, URGES TEAMWORK AND FAIR DELIVERY OF OPPORTUNITIES
GANGTOK, 03 Sept [IPR]: The officers of the State Civil Service Association called on the Chief Minister Pawan Chamling at Samman Bhawan today and extended their gratitude for the Cadre Review of the State Civil Service undertaken by the State Government and the promotions of the officers under the State Civil Service.
While addressing the officials, the Chief Minister congratulated them and said that the government is the policy making authority and the bureaucracy is the implementing authority of the policies adopted by the government and hence coordination between these two is very important for the welfare of the people and the state.
He directed the officers to work in a coordinated manner and maintain teamwork while working for the state. He urged the officials to be proactive, efficient, dedicated, responsible and capable human beings so that they can deliver their knowledge to the society.
Mr. Chamling also suggested that they should help the needy and the poor without any discrimination to any caste or creed. He said that each and every person from poor to rich of the society has an equal right to enjoy the fruits of democracy and hence the duty of the bureaucrat is to rise above caste and religion in delivering the opportunities provided by the government equally amongst all citizens. He further said that they should listen to the problems of the people patiently, share their feelings and try to help them during their time of need.
Talking about the human resource development programme the Chief Minister said that the government has given priority to providing qualitative education to the children of the state with the aim to produce capable human resource for the future of Sikkim. The CM declared that there will be an increase of ten percent in the budget allocated to education from the next budget session.
He urged the officials to guide the people and children with regard to their career and also advise and convince them to concentrate and master one subject of their interest. The Chief Minister also urged the officials to work for the future of Sikkim and set an example of a vibrant bureaucracy in the country.
In his address the Chief Secretary, Karma Gyatso said that it is a historic day for the State Civil Servants as the government has approved the promotions of hundred and fifty officials at a time which shows the extreme commitment of the Chief Minister towards the welfare of the people of the state. He expressed hope that the new grade of officers will give their best for the people and the state of Sikkim with compassion and a human touch in administrating matters of the state.
The Chief Secretary also extended his thanks to the Chief Minister on behalf of all Civil Servants and said that they are extremely grateful to the Chief Minister and also assured to fulfill the aims, policies and programmes of the government.
The meeting started with the welcome address delivered by the Additional Secretary and Chief Administrator, State Institute of Capacity Building and the vote of thanks was proposed by the Joint Secretary RMDD.
It is indeed a step towards the right direction......this may now stop the deluge of the IAS who feel no affinity for the state. Atleast those born and brought up or even married here will feel more for the State than of building a house in his/her home town of UP, Bihar or Kerela or Tamil Nadu. This will ensure that the Sikkimese gets ample opportunity for occupying higher posts. The group of SCS should also now look at the past.....the seniors who have retired with out taking the IAS and go meet them and may honour them too.
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