ICAR DG inaugurates training programme for senior officers

New Delhi: Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) DG and Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) Secretary Dr M.L Jat inaugurated the training programme for Deputy Secretary (DS)/Director level officers from various Ministries and Departments (MDOs) as part of the ‘Rashtriya Karmayogi – Large Scale Jan Seva Programme’ on May 14, 2025 in New Delhi.

Addressing the participants, Dr. Jat emphasized the profound significance of “Jan Seva Hi PrabhuSeva”, stating that it is not merely a sentence but a guiding principle that encapsulates the essence of public service. He urged officials to internalize this philosophy for the realization of a Vikshit Bharat by 2047.

“A Vikshit Bharat cannot be achieved without the development of agriculture. All four pillars of Vikshit Bharat are intrinsically aligned with agriculture. We are fortunate to contribute to this sector, directly supporting the Prime Minister Shri NarendraModiji’s vision of a developed India,” he remarked.

The Director General highlighted the importance of fostering respect, shared vision, and collective action within organizations. He noted that becoming a Karmayogi starts with developing respect for others and nurturing a genuine connection with society and the nation. “True Karmayogi emerges from within. It does not come from mere lectures but from experiencing joy in one’s work. Until we enjoy our work, we cannot become true Karma yogis,” he added.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. R. C. Agarwal, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Education), ICAR, informed that ICAR/DARE has been recognized as the top-performing organization under this programme. He stressed that while knowledge, skill development, and motivation are crucial for any training programme, fostering interpersonal connections is equally essential for meaningful outcomes. Earlier, Dr. S. K. Sharma, Assistant Director General (HRD), ICAR, delivered the welcome address and outlined the objectives and achievements of the programme.

The Rashtriya Karmayogi – Large Scale Jan Seva programme, launched by the Capacity Building Commission (CBC) on 12th September 2024, aims to strengthen the sense of purpose (Svadharma) among officials. The initiative seeks to reawaken the values of SevaBhaav in their professional roles, enhancing citizen-centric service delivery, fostering inter-departmental collaboration, and improving officials’ sense of fulfillment at work.