Economy policy impact matters beyond numbers: President Murmu

Asserting that behind every statistic lies a human story, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that the true measure of economic policy is not merely in numbers, but in its outcome.

Addressing a group of Indian Economic Service (IES) officers, who had called on her at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, she said the role of economic planning and implementation in public service has become more critical than ever.

Murmu said their role will be significant in ensuring sustainable growth, managing inflation, enhancing employment opportunities, reducing inequalities, and steering the economy through a complex environment.

“At the same time, you should always remember that behind every statistic lies a human story. The true measure of economic policy is not merely in numbers, but in its outcome. It should improve the lives of people, especially the most vulnerable,” she said.

The president said that officers’ actions should be guided by a deep sense of empathy and a commitment to inclusive and equitable development.

Murmu asked the IES officers to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

“In public service, trust is your most valuable asset, and it must be earned and preserved through your decisions and actions,” she said.