Shambavi Samkalp IAS Academy and Young Indians organized a felicitation ceremony for Tamil Nadu UPSC achievers at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi was the chief guest at the event.
Coimbatore: A felicitation ceremony for Tamil Nadu UPSC achievers was held at PSG College of Technology, organized by Shambavi Samkalp IAS Academy in collaboration with Young Indians (Yi).
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi graced the event as the chief guest, while Santhosh Taneja, Founder of Samkalp Academy, was the guest of honor.
Vishnu Prabhakar, Chairman of Yi-Coimbatore, highlighted that out of the 19 UPSC achievers honored, five were from PSG Institutions, Coimbatore. Annush Ramasamy, MD of Sri Kumaraguru Mills, who brought Samkalp Academy to Coimbatore, explained the vision behind Shambavi Samkalp. "We wanted to bring the same experience of Samkalp to Coimbatore and then extend it to the rest of South India," he said, emphasizing the goal of fostering meritocracy among aspiring candidates.
Governor Ravi congratulated the successful candidates and reminded them of their significant responsibilities as civil servants. He stressed the importance of implementing policies equitably and addressing public grievances. The Governor advised the achievers to remain humble and continue learning throughout their careers.
Sharing his personal experience, Governor Ravi said, "I, too, have come from a very underdeveloped area and cleared the Civil Services exam. I studied by the light of a kerosene lamp and walked 8 kilometers to attend school. It is both my dream and my parents' hard work that have brought me to this level."
The event attracted a diverse audience, including aspiring Civil Services candidates, trainers, parents, and college students. It served as a platform to recognize the hard work and achievements of UPSC successful candidates while inspiring future aspirants.