Mussoorie, June 13 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said that bringing positive transformation in people's lives should be the guiding spirit for the civil servants. Birla said this while addressing the Officer Trainees of the 127th Induction Training Programme organised by the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie. Birla appealed to them to adopt innovation and transparency as tools of governance for the betterment of society and for fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people. Drawing examples from his personal experiences, Birla said, "People, particularly those who are marginalised, look towards the civil servants with hope and, as such, it is officers responsibility to act with compassion, fairness, and a strong sense of duty to fulfil these hopes and contribute meaningfully to the welfare of all sections of society". Mentioning that LBSNAA stands as a symbol of democratic values, simplicity, and integrity, Birla spoke, at length about the contributions of the academy to nation building. Referring to the officers as "karma yogis", he counselled them to actively contribute to the nation's prosperity and progress....