All central government officials on Monday, March 2, were asked to dedicate an hour to read aloud and discuss the three-page Seva Sankalp Resolution adopted by the Union Cabinet at its first meeting held at the new Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Seva Teerth last week.
The resolution serves as a broader mission statement for the government and reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of nation-building and service to the country’s 1.4 billion citizens. Ministries and departments were instructed to organise group readings of the resolution, followed by discussions on how its principles could be implemented in their respective domains.
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In a memo issued by the Cabinet Secretariat, ministries and departments were requested to hold meetings of their officers on March 2, during which the resolution would be read and deliberated upon. All departments have also been directed to submit a report to the Cabinet Secretariat by Tuesday, detailing the conduct of the session and key takeaways.
Extended pledge draws mixed reactions
The directive was circulated to all secretaries last week. While annual pledges- such as anti-corruption and vigilance pledges-are common practice in government offices, officials noted that this resolution was significantly longer than the usual brief formats.
According to a report by Hindustan Times, some officers, speaking on condition of anonymity, questioned whether the scheduled discussions were the most effective use of time, especially as several ministries were simultaneously handling urgent developments. The aviation ministry and the Ministry of External Affairs, for instance, have been engaged in managing the fallout of the conflict that erupted in West Asia over the weekend. Prime Minister Modi also chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security soon after returning to the capital late Sunday night.
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Focus on work ethic and democratic values
The Cabinet approved the Seva Sankalp Resolution to “enhance India’s pride as the Mother of Democracy.” The document also states that the transition from South Block to Seva Teerth is intended to shape the work ethic of officials. It describes the new workplace as a space built on the ideals of duty, service and dedication, envisioning it as “as sacred as a pilgrimage” in spirit.
