PM Modi, Prez Kovind greet civil servants for their efforts to combat COVID-19

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New Delhi (NVI): On the occasion of Civil Services Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted all the Civil Servants and their families. He appreciated their efforts in ensuring that India successfully defeats coronavirus pandemic.

Taking to twitter the Prime Minister said, “Today, on Civil Services Day I convey greetings to all Civil Servants and their families”.

“I appreciate their efforts in ensuring India successfully defeats COVID-19. They are working round the clock, assisting those in need and ensuring everyone is healthy,” he added.

PM Modi also paid tributes to Sardar Patel who emphasised on building a system that is progress-oriented and compassionate.

In his another tweet PM said, “On Civil Services Day, tributes to the great Sardar Patel, who envisioned our administrative framework and emphasised on building a system that is progress-oriented and compassionate.”

He also shared his speech from Civil Services Day in 2018.

In addition to this, President Ram Nath Kovind also conveyed his greetings to the Civil Servants for their key role in implementation of policies and programs for public welfare.

“In the present times too, the steel frame of our country, the civil service, has shown its strength and resolve in handling COVID-19 situation, with sensitivity and professionalism,” President tweeted.

Every year on April 21, the Civil Service Day is observed by all the Civil Services in order to re-dedicate and re-commit themselves to the cause of the people.