Adopt people centric approach, CM tells young officers
A group of Administrative Officers undergoing foundation course at Dr. Manmohan Singh Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today. The group included two Indian Administrative Services probationers of batch 2024 and 19 Himachal Administrative Services and allied services probationers of 2025 batch. These officers are undergoing training from 2nd June to 11th July, 2025.
Sh. Sukhu asked the officers to adopt people centric approach and uphold the values of transparency, efficiency and public welfare in their administrative responsibilities.
The Chief Minister extended congratulations and best wishes to the officers for their future assignments. He emphasized the critical role of administrative officers in delivering effective governance and public services. He asked them to have a comprehensive understanding of various welfare schemes to ensure that the benefits reach to the deserving sections. He said that tourism and hydro power sectors are the mainstay of the economy of the State and the State Government is committed to promote both the sectors for sustainable growth of the State.
He said: "Recently I visited Shipki La in Kinnaur district, near China border, to inaugurate border tourism and so far more than 2500 people have visited this place. This is a testament to our commitment to promote tourism sector thereby strengthening the local economy."
Director of Tourism Vivek Bhatia and Director of Dr. Manmohan Singh Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration Rupali Thakur were also present on the occasion.