Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the 2025 batch of IFS Officer Trainees, advising them to build strong grassroots engagement, expand networks beyond diplomatic circles, and strengthen India's global and economic presence through technology and innovation.
The Officer Trainees of the 2025 Batch of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Seva Teerth earlier today. According to a press release, the group comprised 50 IFS Officer Trainees who come from different States and UTs across the country.
PM's Advice on Community Engagement
During the interaction, the Prime Minister called upon the young diplomats to build strong grassroots-level engagement in their countries of posting and deepen India's connection with local communities. He emphasised that Indian Missions should foster meaningful relationships not only with governments and institutions but also with people at the community level. He encouraged the Officer Trainees to expand their networks beyond traditional diplomatic circles and deepen engagement with people.
Strengthening India’s Global and Economic Engagement
Prime Minister encouraged them to combine India's civilisational strengths with technology, innovation and effective communication to further strengthen India's global engagement. As per the release, the Prime Minister called upon the Officer Trainees to serve as catalytic agents for India's economic engagement with the world.
Digital Presence and Consular Services
He also emphasised the importance of strengthening the digital presence of Indian Missions. He said that a website is often the first gateway through which people interact with an institution and called for greater use of technology to make the delivery of consular and other services more seamless, responsive and citizen-centric.
Promoting India as a Tourism Destination
Prime Minister urged the Officer Trainees to work towards making India a more attractive global tourism destination by showcasing its civilisational, cultural and geographical strengths. He suggested leveraging the "Bharat ko Janiye" (Know India) Quiz to generate greater interest in India among young people across the world and encouraged the use of AI and gaming to make such initiatives more engaging.
Trainees Share Experiences
The Officer Trainees shared their experiences from training and Bharat Darshan. They also spoke about the importance of understanding India's civilisational and cultural links with the world. (ANI)
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