Naidu asks police officers to provide prompt response to people’s complaints

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New Delhi : The Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu on December 6, 2019, expressed concern over the disturbing instances of atrocities against women and said that it was time for society as a whole to introspect and ponder over the erosion of values. He called for collective efforts of the society to ensure that Indian values and culture of respecting women, elders, and all fellow human beings were restored.

Addressing the valedictory function of the 94th Foundation Course of the officers of the All India Services and Central Civil Services at Dr Marri Channa Reddy Human Resources Development Institute (MCRHRDI) at Hyderabad, Naidu expressed anguish over the recent incidents of rape and violence against women at Hyderabad, Unnao and other parts of the country. He opined that bringing a new bill or changing the act was not the only solution. He stressed on the need to implement existing provisions by exercising the political will and administrative skill to eradicate evils in the society.

The Vice President advised police to be prompt in ensuring that every complaint or grievances brought to their notice was registered. He stressed the need to conclude inquiry, prosecution, and trial in a time bound manner to make sure that the justice was delivered on time. He said there must be both “fear and respect” for the law of the land. He also asked teachers and educational institutes to teach children to respect elders, women and learn cultural ethos, values of Indian civilization as part of their education, according to a PIB release.

Stating that the pace with which India would progress would be largely be determined by how efficiently the officers manage and deliver critical development projects, Naidu stressed that the most important role of translating “Swarajya” to “Surajya” was at the hands of officers. The Vice President asked civil servants and officers to ensure that policy interventions of governments were translated into tangible outcomes at the grassroots level.

Talking about the role and contribution of Sardar Patel, the Vice President said that civil service was created as a unifying force to bring together diverse groups in the country’s journey towards inclusive development. “In a multi-lingual, multi-religious, pluralistic society like India, this is the most vital requirement. Unity and integrity of our country must be the prime consideration in deciding our policies and actions,” he said.

Around 140 All India Services and Central Civil Services Officers representing 23 States were present at the event. They belong to 15 Services including IPS, IFS, IRS (IT), IRS (Customs & Central Excise), IRTS, ISS, IES, etc.