New Delhi, April 21 -- April 21 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the 17th Civil Services Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where he lauded India's civil servants for their pivotal role in shaping a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) and presented the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration.

In his speech, PM Modi paid homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who famously called civil servants the "steel frame" of India.

He emphasised that achieving the vision of a developed India by 2047 requires synergy between all administrative arms and a forward-thinking, technology-driven approach.

"Governance cannot continue with outdated practices. As the world and youth evolve with rapid technological advanceme...