Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon young diplomats to build strong grassroots-level engagement in their countries of posting and deepen India’s connection with local communities. Interacting with the Officer Trainees of the 2025 Batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) at Seva Teerth, Mr Modi encouraged the Officer Trainees to expand their networks beyond traditional diplomatic circles and deepen engagement with people.
PM Modi encouraged the officer trainees to combine India’s civilisational strengths with technology, innovation and effective communication to further strengthen India’s global engagement. The Prime Minister also called upon the Officer Trainees to serve as catalytic agents for the country’s economic engagement with the world.
He also emphasised the importance of strengthening the digital presence of Indian Missions. Mr Modi urged the Officer Trainees to work towards making India a more attractive global tourism destination by showcasing its civilisational, cultural and geographical strengths.
He suggested leveraging the “Bharat ko Janiye” (Know India) Quiz to generate greater interest in India among young people across the world and encouraged the use of AI and gaming to make such initiatives more engaging. The Officer Trainees shared their experiences from training and Bharat Darshan. The group comprised 50 IFS Officer Trainees who came from different States and Union Territories across the country.
