India, Sept. 11 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
In a landmark initiative to reinforce ethical governance in public services, the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS) - the apex training academy of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) - hosted a special session on ethics and core values for over 30 newly promoted Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners (APFCs).
Organized in collaboration with the IC Centre for Governance (ICCfG), the training aimed to cultivate a deep understanding of ethical leadership among the officers, each of whom brings over two decades of service experience to their new roles.
In his address, Shri Kumar Rohit, Director of PDUNASS, emphasized EPFO's steadfast commitment to institutional values and ethical conduct. He highlighted the organization's ongoing digital transformation - particularly the shift to a paperless environment through the e-Office platform - as a direct reflection of its focus on transparency, efficiency, and accountability in service delivery.
The sessions were led by senior members of ICCfG, who offered thoughtful perspectives on the principles and practical applications of ethics in governance. Shri Rajiv Sachdeva, a core group member of ICCfG, clearly articulated the distinction between societal norms and ethical action, stating: "Morals are the standards society expects from us, but ethics are the actions we exhibit."
Adding a motivational perspective, Brigadier Rajendra Kumar inspired the officers to stay grounded in integrity, quoting a powerful Hindi proverb:
The rest of the document can be viewed at https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2165769
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