India, Oct. 26 -- As alternative and digital media reshape the communication landscape, the Government's premier information arm - the Indian Information Service (IIS) - is poised for a major transformation. According to senior officials, multiple frameworks are being developed to retain and motivate IIS officers selected through the UPSC, ensuring that they view the service as a career destination rather than a stepping stone to the coveted IAS, IPS, or IFS.

"Yes, the Government is paving the way to make IIS a more attractive and future-oriented service," Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told The Pioneer. "In the coming years, we will be living in an information age dominated by Artificial Intelligence. With authen...