PM Modi Meets IAS Trainees on Policy Impact

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with 183 Indian Administrative Service officer trainees from the 2024 batch in New Delhi on 23 June 2026. The trainees were serving as Assistant Secretaries in various ministries and departments at the time of the interaction.

Indian Administrative Service

The Indian Administrative Service is one of the three All India Services under the Constitution of India. IAS officers are recruited through the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.

Assistant Secretary Training

IAS probationers are often attached to Union ministries and departments as Assistant Secretaries during field and secretariat training. This phase is used to familiarise officers with file processing, inter-ministerial coordination, and administrative procedures.

Data-Driven Governance

Data-driven governance uses measurable indicators, administrative records, and service delivery data for policy monitoring. In public administration, data is used for tracking implementation, identifying gaps, and reviewing outcomes across schemes and departments.

Important Facts for Exams

• The Indian Administrative Service is part of the All India Services along with the Indian Police Service and the Indian Forest Service.
• The Union Public Service Commission conducts the Civil Services Examination for recruitment to the IAS.
• Viksit Bharat 2047 is a national vision linked to India’s centenary of independence in 2047.
• Women officers form over 40% of the current IAS batch mentioned in the interaction.

Whole-of-Government Approach

A whole-of-government approach refers to coordination among ministries, departments, and agencies for a common policy objective. It is used in governance for subjects that require administrative convergence across sectors such as health, education, infrastructure, and social welfare.

Viksit Bharat 2047

Viksit Bharat 2047 is a long-term national development vision for India. It is linked to policy planning, administrative reform, and outcome-based governance across the Union and State systems.