83rd AFHQ Civilian Services Day

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Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addressed the 83rd  Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services Day in New Delhi on August 01, 2024.

An Overview of the News

• Encouraged AFHQ Civilian Services personnel to enhance skills for efficient policy making and reform execution in the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Role of Civil Services:

• Described as the steel frame of governance.

• Recognized for dedication and hard work in pursuing Aatmanirbharta and contributing to soldiers' welfare.

• Identified as a crucial link between the Armed Forces and civilian government.

Collaboration and Reforms:

• Stressed teamwork between the Armed Forces and Civil Services from Command Headquarters to the Ministry.

• Highlighted significant reforms in MoD over the past five years with global recognition due to teamwork.

• Inclusion of AFHQ Civil Services officers in key MoD roles to improve decision-making quality.

Significance of AFHQ Day:

• Celebrated on 1st August annually to recognize AFHQ Civilian Services personnel.

• Aims to foster spirit-de-corps among civilian employees working with Service personnel in Integrated Service Headquarters, HQ Intergated Defence Staff, and 24 Inter-Services Organisations of MoD.

History:

• AFHQ cadres foundation laid on August 01, 1942.

• Initially organized decentralized civilian posts/cadre operations under various Service Headquarters and Ministry of Defence and Finance (Defence) Secretariat, controlled by Chief Administrative Officer.