Guwahati, April 10 -- Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that retirement from government service should not be seen as an end but a transition into a new role as contributors and partners to nation-building.

"Retirement from government service doesn't mean you are retired as a citizen", said Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh in a message that resonated deeply with the hundreds of officers nearing retirement.

"The Minister said that retirement from government service should not be seen as an end, but a transition into a new role as contributors and partners to nation building," as per a Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions release.

Addressing the 56th Pre-Retirement Counselling (PRC) Workshop and the 9th Banker...