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Download Solution PDFWhen was National Civil Services Day first observed in India?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is April 21, 2006.
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- National Civil Services Day was first observed on April 21, 2006, marking the beginning of an annual tradition to honor the contributions of civil servants in India.
Key Points
- The date of April 21 was chosen because it holds historical significance, marking the day when Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel addressed the first batch of civil services probationers in 1947.
- Since then, National Civil Services Day has been celebrated annually to appreciate and motivate civil servants in their role in nation-building.
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- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Historic Speech
- On April 21, 1947, Sardar Patel referred to civil servants as the "Steel Frame of India" and emphasized their role in the country’s administration, urging them to remain impartial, and act with integrity and transparency.
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