Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Holds Meeting with 12 Trainee IAS Officers
In a significant interaction at his official residence in Patna, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar welcomed all 12 trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers from the 2024 batch of the Bihar cadre on Tuesday. The meeting took place at the 'Sankalp Sabhagar' located at 1 Anne Marg, where the officers shared their firsthand experiences from the districts assigned during their training period.
CM Emphasizes Role of IAS Officers in Policy Implementation
During the discussion, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his satisfaction with hearing the officers' accounts. He highlighted the critical phase of their careers, stating, "You are currently in the training period, after which you all will be posted. The government formulates policies and the role of IAS officers is very important in implementing them." He further urged the officers to contribute to the progress of both Bihar and the nation by working with sensitivity, honesty, discipline, and complete dedication. The CM concluded by extending his best wishes for their bright futures.
Diverse Backgrounds of the Trainee Officers
The group of 12 trainee IAS officers includes a mix of genders and regional origins, reflecting the diversity of India's administrative services. The officers present were:
- Virupaksh Vikram Singh
- Priya Rani
- Krishna Joshi
- Prem Kumar
- Syed Adil Mohsin
- Ajay Yadav
- Suraj Kumar
- Vignesh T A
- Jatin Kumar
- K Parikshit
- Mahesh Kumar
- Kashish Bakshi
Among these officers, three are women and nine are men. In terms of regional representation, four hail from Bihar, three from Rajasthan, two from Delhi, and one each from Haryana, Tamil Nadu, and Jharkhand.
Senior Officials Attend the Meeting
The occasion was also graced by several senior administrative officials, underscoring the importance of this interaction. Those present included:
- Principal Secretary to the CM, Deepak Kumar
- Additional Chief Secretary of the General Administration Department, B Rajender
- Secretaries to the CM, Anupam Kumar and Kumar Ravi
- Special Officer on Duty to the CM, Gopal Singh
- Secretary to the CM, Chandrashekhar Singh
This gathering marks a key step in the professional development of the trainee officers, aligning them with the state's governance objectives and reinforcing the commitment to effective public service in Bihar.
