Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Secretary, Sh. Anurag Rastogi called upon officers and employees to accord the highest priority to public service and discharge their duties with utmost sincerity, transparency and accountability. He said that the core objective of good governance is to make the lives of citizens easier and ensure that the benefits of government schemes and services reach the last person in a transparent and effective manner. The Chief Secretary said this in his address on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day after hoisting the National Flag at his residence in Chandigarh.
Sh. Anurag Rastogi said that August 15 is an occasion of pride and inspiration for all. The day reminds us of the sacrifice, dedication and valour of the great freedom fighters and martyrs whose struggle paved the way for the country’s independence. He said that every citizen should discharge their responsibilities with honesty and dedication for the progress of the nation and public welfare.
On the occasion, police personnel saluted the National Flag, while Vande Mataram and the National Anthem were rendered, expressing respect and gratitude towards the nation. Officers and employees present at the flag-hoisting ceremony pledged to discharge their duties with sincerity towards safeguarding the country’s freedom, unity, integrity and sovereignty. The atmosphere was imbued with patriotic fervour.
Anurag Rastogi said that Haryana has made significant achievements in various sectors, including agriculture, industry, sports, education, health, infrastructure and administrative reforms. He said that the State Government and administration are making continuous efforts to take Haryana to new heights of development. He called upon officers and employees to make public service their highest priority and discharge their responsibilities with sincerity, transparency and accountability.
The Chief Secretary also called upon the people of Haryana to actively participate in nation-building and strengthen the spirit of brotherhood, harmony and social cohesion. He said that collective efforts are essential to achieve the goal of building a developed, prosperous, self-reliant and empowered Haryana and a strong India. Anurag Rastogi extended his greetings and best wishes to the people of Haryana on Independence Day and wished for happiness, prosperity, peace and progress of the State and the nation.
On the occasion, Special Secretary, Monitoring and Coordination and Grievances Department and Director, Women and Child Development Department, Dr. Priyanka Soni, Special Secretary, Vigilance Department, Sh. Swapnil Ravindra Patil, Secretary, Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC), Sh. Pankaj along with other officers and employees, were also present.
