Shri Nadella had also interacted with the faculty members, engaging in a thoughtful exchange on the transformative impact of digital innovation in governance and its potential to advance capacity building and strengthen institutional efficiency in the public sector.

During his interaction with OTs, Shri Nadella stressed AI’s transformative potential to improve public service delivery, including practical applications for rural communities, while outlining 3 pillars of leadership, viz. clarity, positive energy & tackling complex issues.

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He added that Shri Nadella’s father, former Academy Director Shri BN Yugandhar shaped thinking of several officers, identifying 'raw courage' as his eternal mantra-reiterated by Shri Nadella who noted that true impact is achieved when uncertainty is met with confidence & purpose.

The session began with Director, Shri Sriram Taranikanti recalling his association with Shri Nadella from his school days, & singling out the industry leader's ‘out of box’ thinking-which Shri Nadella credited to having a 'growth mindset' for continuous learning over the years.

In a session with Officer Trainees (OTs) of the IAS Professional Course, Phase-I (2025 Batch) on 9 Dec ‘25 at LBSNAA, Shri Satya Nadella, Chairman & CEO, Microsoft, underscored the importance of technology in the evolving landscape of governance for a future-ready public service.

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Aligned with Mission Karmayogi, the Phase-I course aims to impart domain knowledge, functional competencies, & behavioral skills, to enable the youngest batch of IAS Officers to understand their evolving role, to uphold constitutional values, and serve with clarity & dedication.

Also addressing the OTs, Ms. Priyanka Das, Deputy Director (Sr.) & Course Coordinator, outlined the structure of Phase-I, emphasizing adherence to discipline, experiential learning, peer-facilitated knowledge exchange, and the development of modern administrative capabilities.

Shri Taranikanti encouraged OTs to uphold values that refine conduct and character, affirming that the service is defined not by acclaim but by the duty to strengthen public systems. He stressed mutual support, cultural sensitivity, and integrity to promote #ViksitBharat.

Addressing the inaugural, Shri Sriram Taranikanti, Director, exhorted OTs to embrace humility, ensure uprightness, & engage in reflective practice, transcending routine administrative duties to inspire public confidence through fair, transparent, and principled leadership.

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The course combines academic learning with sectoral insights & pan-India field exposure, leadership development, language training, physical fitness, and cultural immersion, preparing Officer Trainees (OTs) for field realities and responsible governance.

The 5-month IAS Professional Course – Phase I (2025 Batch) commenced at LBSNAA on 8th December, 2025 with 181 IAS Officer Trainees & 3 from the Royal Bhutan Civil Service, initiating a structured pathway to develop proactive, innovative, and technology-enabled administrators.

During the visit, the Hon'ble Union Minister offered floral tributes to Shastri Ji & Sardar Patel Ji, honouring their enduring legacy. Earlier, he undertook a reflective tour of the Academy with Director, Shri Sriram Taranikanti, followed by an engaging interaction with faculty.

Designed as a one-stop experiential space, the ODOP Gallery comprises physical exhibits, digital displays, QR-coded product narratives, and interactive kiosks. It aims to reaffirm the Academy’s vision of empowering local economies & supporting #AtmaNirbharBharat.

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Hon’ble Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the One District One Product (ODOP) Gallery at LBSNAA on 29th Nov 2025. His 2-day visit also included other formal engagements organised as part of the Valedictory Ceremony of the 100th Common Foundation Course.

Held from 25 Aug to 28 Nov 2025, the centenary FC saw participation of 660 OTs from 19 civil services including the All India & Central Civil Services, & the Royal Bhutan Civil Services. They will now proceed for professional training in their respective civil service academies.

During the 14 week course, OTs also had the opportunity to interact with various eminent persons across a range of fields. A highlight of the course was their interaction with the Hon’ble Prime Minister at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat as part of the Aarambh 7.0 programme at @souindia.

Ms. Aswathi, Course Coordinator, in her address, reflected on the landmark course shaped by ethics & all-round development, which integrated academic modules, field immersion, fitness & cultural learning, seeking to create officers committed to service-oriented nation building.

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Director Shri Sriram Taranikanti, also addressed OTs, stressing that their conduct & approach must strengthen institutions & continuously improve governance systems. He also spoke about the role of Officers' families & orienting them in the collective goal of #ViksitBharat.

Shri Singh released the special edition of Srijan magazine published by the Academy Raj Bhasha Vibhag & the 100th FC Himalayan Study Tour Report, capturing the cohort’s academic & experiential journey. He also conferred awards across academic & co-curricular domains to the OTs.

He stated that national progress depends on officers who uphold clarity of vision, integrity, & humility. He urged the Officer Trainees (OTs) to remain people-centric, resilient & accountable, promote women’s participation, & use technology responsibly to advance good governance.