23rd November, 2025
Hon’ble Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, addressed Civil Services Officer Trainees at the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics (NACIN), Palasamudram, Andhra Pradesh, today.
The Vice-President recalled the inauguration of the new NACIN campus by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in 2024, noting that the institution has emerged as a premier centre for capacity-building in Customs and GST administration.
Speaking on the role of civil servants in achieving Viksit Bharat @2047, he underscored the importance of last-mile delivery, teamwork, and inclusive growth.
He urged officers to prioritise team excellence over individual excellence, and emphasised the need for continuous learning and reform-oriented thinking.
Encouraging trainees to embrace emerging technologies—AI, NLP, ML, Blockchain—the Vice-President said technology offers immense opportunities for transparency, efficiency, and citizen service delivery. He described IGOT Karmayogi as an “excellent platform” for anytime, anywhere capacity-building.
The event was attended by the Hon'ble Minister for HRD, IT, Electronics & Communication and RTG, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Nara Lokesh; the Secretary to the Vice-President of India, Shri Amit Khare; the Director-General of NACIN, Dr. Subramanyam, and other dignitaries.