Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

The 17th Civil Services Day was observed on April 21, marking a significant occasion for civil servants across India to reaffirm their dedication to public service. This date was specifically chosen to commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s address to the first batch of Administrative Service probationers at Metcalfe House in Delhi in 1947. Known as the “Iron Man of India,” Patel laid the foundation for India’s modern administrative system. Celebrating this day on April 21 honours that legacy and encourages civil servants to commit themselves to efficiency, integrity, and service excellence in governance and public administration.