Governor Mangubhai Patel said that the conduct of an administrative officer is very important. The communication made by keeping the heart and mind open along with a closeness with the common man is effective. The style of language should be such that there is affinity. The person before you should understand.
He said that the pleasures which can be bought with money can provide material happiness. Spiritual happiness cannot be bought. That can be attained only by serving others. He said that the public has high expectations from an administrative officer. It is very important for the officer to be sensitive. Patel was holding a discussion with the officers of Madhya Pradesh cadre of Indian Administrative Service at Raj Bhavan on Friday. On this occasion, Principal Secretary to the Governor, D.P. Ahuja was also present.
Governor Mangubhai Patel has said that administrative service is an opportunity to create new dimensions of happiness, experiences and development by helping others. It is a challenging and accountable responsibility. They have to make the systems accountable and transparent for good governance and quality of public services, as well as fulfill the role of a clean and sensitive administrator with challenges. They have to work with an open heart and mind by giving top priority to the works directly related to the public. He asked the officers to work considering it an opportunity to pass on the benefits of their expertise and talents to the society.
The goal of the work is to provide maximum benefit of your knowledge and experience to others. The mode of working should be to win the trust and heart of the person before you. There is a difference between training and ground experience. You will have new experiences in the field every day. Many problems and challenges have to be faced during practical work, whose solutions are not found in the guidelines. At such times, one can be successful in work by understanding the specifics of the workplace environment and sensitively coordinating with subordinate employees and senior officers.
Patel said that the administrative officers have a special responsibility towards the deprived sections of the society. Despite the spread in education, there is a need for special sensitive behaviour towards women and children.