A group of 27 HAS and allied service probationers of the 2025 batch called on Governor Kavinder Gupta at Lok Bhavan on Thursday.

The probationers were undergoing a foundation course at the Dr Manmohan Singh Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration in Shimla.

During the interaction, the Governor urged the trainee officers to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency and public service, stating that an administrative officer was not merely a government functionary but a vital bridge between the government and people.

He congratulated them on joining the state civil service and described it as an opportunity to serve society with dedication, sensitivity and commitment. The Governor said the training period was crucial in shaping their administrative outlook, leadership qualities and decision-making abilities. He said Himachal Pradesh, being a mountainous state, presented unique administrative challenges. Ensuring the delivery of government services and welfare schemes to citizens living in remote and inaccessible areas required dedication, innovation and a people-centric approach, he added.

Earlier, HIPA Director Rupali Thakur gave a detailed overview of the six-week foundation course.