Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya Promotes Civil Services
On a significant day in Guwahati, Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya highlighted the importance of civil services as a noble path to serve the nation. He emphasized that civil servants are crucial in connecting the government with the public, ensuring the implementation of policies for the welfare of the state.
Event at Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University
The Governor spoke at a guidance session for candidates of the Assam Civil Services Examination under the Pratibha Protsahan Yojana at Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University (KKHSOU). During the event, he unveiled a 12-foot bronze statue of Krishna Kanta Handique and planted a sapling as part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign.
Pratibha Protsahan Yojana
Governor Acharya explained that the Pratibha Protsahan Yojana aims to provide high-quality coaching and financial assistance to aspiring civil servants in Assam. He expressed hope that this initiative would contribute to a developed India by 2047.
Encouragement to Youth
The Governor urged students to adopt a “Nation First” mindset and preserve cultural values. He congratulated officials and mentors, including IAS officers Simmi Karan, Aranyak Saikia, Aditya Vikram Singh, and IPS officer Amit Mahto, for their guidance.
Support from Partner Organizations
The coaching will be supported by organizations in New Delhi, such as Pawan Chintan Dhara Ashram and Arya Pratibha Vikas Sansthan. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including SS Meenakshi Sundaram, Prof. Rajendra Prasad Das, and Anu Vasudeva.
Doubts Revealed
Assam Governor -: The Governor is a person who represents the President of India in a state. In this case, Lakshman Prasad Acharya is the Governor of Assam, a state in India.
Civil Services -: Civil Services are jobs in the government where people work to help run the country. These jobs include roles like IAS, IPS, and IFS officers who help make important decisions for the country.
KKHSOU -: KKHSOU stands for Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University. It is a university in Assam that offers education to people who may not be able to attend regular colleges.
Krishna Kanta Handique -: Krishna Kanta Handique was a famous scholar and educationist from Assam. He is known for his contributions to education and literature.
Pratibha Protsahan Yojana -: This is a program that helps students who want to become civil servants by providing them with coaching and financial support. ‘Pratibha’ means talent, and ‘Protsahan’ means encouragement in Hindi.
Nation First mindset -: A ‘Nation First’ mindset means thinking about the country’s needs and interests before personal or other interests. It encourages people to work for the betterment of the nation.
India’s development by 2047 -: This refers to the goal of making India a developed country by the year 2047, which will be 100 years after India gained independence from British rule in 1947.
