President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National Conference for the Chairpersons of Public Service Commissions in Hyderabad, emphasizing the critical role these commissions play in upholding constitutional ideals of social, economic, and political justice. She underscored the need for integrity, sensitivity, and competence among civil servants, advocating for a recruitment focus on honesty and the importance of gender sensitivity in governance. Highlighting India’s position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, she called for effective governance systems to support the nation’s aspirations, including the goal of becoming the third-largest economy by 2047. The President expressed confidence in the commissions’ ability to build a future-ready civil service that is attuned to the needs of marginalized communities, thereby reinforcing the importance of equitable governance in a diverse society.