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Detailed explanation-1: -The Government of India observes the 21st of April every year as ‘Civil Services Day’. This is an occasion for the civil servants to rededicate themselves to the cause of citizens and renew their commitment to public service and excellence in work. The first such function was held in Vigyan Bhawan on 21 April 2006.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first Civil Service Day was celebrated on 21st April 2006 in India. In 1947, the country’s first home minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, addressed the newly recruited Administrative Services Officers for the first time in independent India. The momentous event took place in Delhi’s Metcalfe House.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Government of India celebrates April 21 every year as ‘Civil Services day’ as an occasion for the civil servants to rededicate themselves to the cause of citizen and renew their commitments to public service and excellence in work.

Detailed explanation-4: -The theme of Civil Services Day 2022 is “Vision India2047 – Bringing Citizens and Government closer”.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lord Cornwallis first introduced Civil Services in India and was known as the Father of Indian Civil Service. He was one of the Governor General of Bengal (India).