National Civil Service day acknowledges the contribution of these hard working officials in public administration.
On this day in 1947, India’s first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel gave a historic address to the newly appointed Administrative Services Officers.
Ever since the date of 21st April was selected to commemorate National Civil Service Day.
Every year on this day, Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration are conferred to identify the “extraordinary and innovative” work.