New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday emphasised that building a stronger and more prosperous India requires effective institutions and public servants who are responsive to the aspirations and concerns of citizens.

He underlined that police officers must maintain constant engagement with the public, communicate with people regularly, and develop a close understanding of their needs and challenges.

Birla said that public trust is the cornerstone of effective policing. He called upon the probationers to earn the confidence of citizens through impartiality, transparency, accessibility and prompt action.

He observed that the police must be perceived not merely as an agency responsible for maintaining law and order,...