Weakening institutions harms entire nation: Vice President Dhankhar | Latest news India

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Saturday emphasized the critical role of independent institutions in safeguarding the integrity of governance and emphasized that the nation’s progress depends on overcoming fragmentation and fostering unity in all sectors.

Inaugurating the 25th National Conference of Chairman of All State Public Service Commissions (PSC) in Bengaluru, Dhankar said that “a political climate cherished by political division is far more dangerous than the climate change facing humanity” and “the “Weakening institutions is a harm to the entire nation.”

He called for improved political dialogue and deliberation, saying: “All those in government positions, at all levels, must improve dialogue, must believe in consensus and must always be ready for deliberation.”

“We are a country where there will surely be governments of different ideologies. Why not? “That is the inclusion manifested in our society,” he said.

He warned that “if the political system is polarized, deeply divisive and without functioning communication channels,” it could have detrimental effects on national governance.

“We need political extinguishers,” he said.

The vice president further said, “The nation is debating and the debate will show something positive as far as the elections are concerned. But my emphasis will be that we must work in a way that is above partisan interests.”

He also highlighted the need to ensure that Public Service Commissions (PSCs) remain effective and transparent and emphasized the importance of taking advantage of technological advances to improve public service processes.

He said “we are in the shifting sands of technology” and urged all stakeholders to keep up with the rapid evolution of technology to ensure the country’s procurement processes remain relevant and effective.

He said: “Artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, machine learning and blockchain are not just words. “They offer challenges and opportunities.”

Dhankar said technology must be employed to combat long-standing problems such as paper leakage in public examinations. He added: “Commissions must employ technology, by all means, to ensure that this type of recurrence does not occur,” and emphasized that eliminating these poor practices is essential to restoring public confidence in the procurement system.

He also applauded the government’s efforts in this direction, particularly in the context of the “Prevention of Unfair Means Bill, 2024”, aimed at curbing the “menace” of paper leaks.

Addressing the issue of leadership within the bureaucracy, Dhankhar advocated for decision-makers who are “not hesitant, who are forward-thinking, who are capable of making decisions” and emphasized the importance of having individuals in key administrative roles who are capable to make bold decisions in the national interest.

The vice president also called on the states and the Union to “work together,” emphasizing that cooperation between different levels of government is necessary for the nation’s advancement.

He also expressed concern about post-retirement recruitment, stating: “Post-retirement recruitment is a problem. In some states, it has been structured that employees never die, particularly those in premium services,” noting that this undermines the fairness and integrity of the system.

In his concluding remarks, Dhankar advocated the continued importance of Public Service Commissions in balancing bureaucracy and service morale. He stressed that “it is the obligation of the Public Service Commissions to balance the morale of the service with bureaucratic requests.”

Karnataka CM Comments

karnataka prime minister Siddaramaiahwho also spoke at the conference, reinforced the issue of transparency and equity in contracting processes. He said that “CSPs are the pillars of democracy” and added that they contribute immensely to governance.

He reflected on Karnataka’s long tradition in public administration, beginning with the establishment of the Mysore Service Commission in 1892 and subsequently the establishment of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) as a constitutional body in 1951. Highlighting the reforms in The state, He said that KPSC “has governed significantly” and “has become a symbol of efficiency and transparency.”

He detailed several measures that the Karnataka government has taken to improve recruitment in the public service, such as the removal of interview marks for Group C and Group B posts. This change, he noted, “has reduced subjectivity and has made the process more objective.”

He also outlined the Karnataka Civil Services Recruitment Rules 2021, which focus on “reducing the weightage of personality tests and standardizing processes.” Simplifying recruiting patterns, he said, aims to create a “fair, transparent and easier to understand” recruiting system for candidates.

A key issue, according to Siddaramaiah, was combating paper leaks, a problem that has plagued exams, especially in recent years. He stressed that addressing this challenge is a priority.

He underlined the importance of inclusivity in recruitment and said it is a “cornerstone of Karnataka governance” to ensure “opportunities for women, men, youth and marginalized communities”.

Another important point of discussion was the issue of unemployment and the need for quick hiring processes. Siddaramaiah stated, “Unemployment demands fast and fair recruitment processes,” and emphasized that the Government of Karnataka is “committed to strengthening the resources, manpower and infrastructure of KPSC” to facilitate a more efficient and fair recruitment process. .

He expressed confidence that leveraging advanced technology such as artificial intelligence would make the procurement process more transparent and corruption-free.

On the topic of training public officials, Siddaramaiah noted that “training public officials to lead with empathy and purpose” is critical to addressing the challenges facing governments. He stated that public officials must be equipped with the necessary skills to meet the demands of governance.