Public service acts a a bridge between the government and citizens. It conveys the objectives and goals of government policies for delivering a better governance.
Public servants should have certain fundamental values due to changing scenarios in this diverse nation.
Fundamental Values of Public Service
Integrity
According to Ministry of Personnel, Integrity is defined as Consistent behaviour in an open , fair and transparent manner honours one's commitment and to uphold public service values.
The quality of being honest to oneself and having strong moral principles which are individual in once thought and action.
Mr Ashok Khemka (IAS of 1991 Batch) was transferred 54 times in a period of 29 years of civil service career for being honest.
Perseverance
The Quality of the character to stay firm on one's duty to achieve goals despite facing several challanges and difficulties in achieving it.
T.N SESHAN, former Chief Election Commissioner (IAS , Batch of 1955) made the Election Commission powerful within the existing laws and pleading for electoral reforms with implementation of election process and moral code of conduct despite facing various political pressure.
Courage of conviction
The State/Quality of mind that enables one to face danger or fear and to acts on one's belief inspite of facing the criticism
M.K.Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh faced many challenges during India's Struggle for Independence in 20th century
Narendra Kumar,IPS has shown a courage and commitment towards his work, once stopped the illegal mining activity in 2009, was murdered by mining mafia in Madhya Pradesh
Commitment
It is the dedication and passion , devoted to do his duty in achieving the goals without deviating from it.
Armstrong Paine , IAS commitment towards developing rural areas . He made an initiative to build 100km road (People's Road) in one of remote to Tusem and Tamenglong in Manipur
Spirit of Service
It means dedication and commitment towards public service without expecting anything in return.
S.R. Sankaran , service towards the upliftment and empowerment of rural areas and abolishment of bonded labour
"A public/civil servant with these strong value system helps respect towards diversity, transparent functioning, equitable distribution of resources, so that the efficiency of governance is increased."