Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday interacted with newly appointed officers of Odisha Finance Service (OFS) from the Odisha Civil Services-2023 batch and called upon them to dedicate themselves to the vision of building a Viksit Odisha and a Viksit Bharat.Addressing young officers, the President stressed the importance of integrity, transparency, accountability and commitment in public service. She urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and work towards strengthening governance and financial administration in the state.Highlighting the crucial role of finance officers in development, Murmu said their contribution would be instrumental in ensuring efficient management of public resources and accelerating Odisha’s economic progress.The interaction provided an opportunity for newly recruited officers to gain insights from President’s experience and vision for public service. Officials described the session as ‘inspiring and motivating’, with the officers terming it a memorable experience at the beginning of their careers in the state administration.