The officer trainees of Indian Revenue Service (78th batch) called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (March 4, 2025).
Addressing the officers, the President said that the job of Indian Revenue Service officers is one of the most important functions for governance and welfare. She highlighted the importance of taxes for a vibrant economy. She added that as Indian Revenue Service officers, they would play a pivotal role in ensuring that this essential resource is collected in a fair, effective, and transparent manner.
The President said that our infrastructure is growing, digital connectivity is bridging gaps, and the economic opportunities are more accessible than ever before. She underlined that for development to be sustainable and inclusive, resources must be managed with efficiency and fairness, and the citizens should trust the system. She said that they have crucial role to play as they would oversee the process to ensure that everyone contributes according to their lawful capacity, while being treated with dignity and respect.