India, June 12 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today stressed that bringing positive transformation in people's lives should be the guiding spirit for the civil servants. He appealed them to adopt innovation and transparency as tools of governance for betterment of the society and for fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people. Drawing examples from his personal experiences, Shri Birla mentioned that 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 fulfill these hopes and contribute meaningfully to the welfare of all sectio...