Rajdharma is a continuous moral duty of public office, emphasized Shri Arif Mohammed Khan while urging EPFO officials to uphold integrity, sensitivity, and non-discrimination.
Distilled Policy Brief
- Central Provident Fund Commissioner Shri Ramesh Krishnamurthi emphasized balancing compliance with empathetic, citizen-centric service delivery for millions of workers and pensioners.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
The second edition of the RGDE session was organized by EPFO at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS) on 31 August 2026.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Discuss the relevance of 'Rajdharma' and ethical values such as empathy, integrity, and non-discrimination in modern public administration and civil services.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the 'Reimagining Governance: Discourse for Excellence' (RGDE) session organized by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), consider the following statements: 1. 'Rajdharma' is conceptualized as a continuous moral obligation of public office, where an official seeks to serve rather than merely assert authority. 2. While rules, systems, and technology are critical tools, they cannot replace the human qualities and empathy required in administrative conduct. 3. The administration of social security requires balancing strict legal compliance with empathetic, citizen-centric service delivery. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
All three statements are correct based on the policy briefing. Statement 1 reflects the address on 'Rajdharma' as a moral obligation emphasizing service over authority. Statement 2 correctly captures the assertion that rules, systems, and technology cannot replace human qualities in administration. Statement 3 reflects the directive of the Central Provident Fund Commissioner to balance legal compliance with empathetic, citizen-centric service delivery for workers and pensioners.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.