Important DaysTuesday, 21 April 2026·The Hindu
National Civil Services Day Observed (21 April)
National Civil Services Day was observed on 21 April, commemorating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 1947 address to administrative officers describing them as the 'steel frame of India'.
Key highlights
- Marks Sardar Patel's 21 April 1947 address to probationers at Metcalfe House, Delhi.
- PM confers the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration on this day.