<span style="color: #222222;">Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra today addressed the 74th batch of Indian Revenue Service Officer Trainees at India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management in New Delhi. This customized program is a first of its kind training module for the 61 IRS Officer Trainees of the 74th batch. The course provides an overview of the Election Commission of India, its role and functions coupled with an understanding of the future role of the IRS Officers in the election process. The training program has classroom and online sessions and field visits for Officer Trainees to understand the system.<br />''<br />''Addressing the young Officer Trainees, the Chief Election Commissioner said that determination, commitment and fairness are the ideals of civil services. He added that civil services provide a wide canvas for fulfilling one's aspirations to serve the country and an opportunity to harness one's talent. He advised the youngsters to make excellence a habit and serve the nation with honesty and sincerity. He urged the Officer Trainees to be more friendly to honest tax payers and come down heavily with iron fist on tax evaders.</span><br />