A panel debate on civil services closes Drishti
Sunday’s panel discussion was organized by Pathways institution, an IAS training institution in Thiruvananthapuram, and covered the subject of “Relevance of civil services as a Career Choice Amidst Changing Aspirations of Kerala Youth.”
The event took place on the last day of the College of Engineering Trivandrum’s (CET) “Drishti” tech fest. Prasanth Nair IAS, Mir Muhammed Ali IAS, Nidhin Raj IPS, Jeeva Maria Joy IFS, and Remya Roshini IPS were among the panelists. Prasanth Nair drew attention to Kerala’s growing population of applicants for the civil services.
“Many people have chosen Thiruvananthapuram as the center after Delhi, which is something to be proud of,” said Prasanth Nair. He continued by saying that there are fresh learning opportunities every day in the civil services, which is a non-monotonous vocation.
Speaking about his deployment outside of his cadre, Mir Muhammad Ali commended Kerala’s egalitarian view of bureaucrats in contrast to Tamil Nadu’s hero worship and expressed contentment with the state’s milieu. Ex-CETian and IFS officer Jeeva Maria Joy expressed her happiness with the field, saying, “After almost 8 years in the field, I am truly glad that I picked IFS. It seems to fit my personality. It enables me to travel and socialize. a service that promotes your general personal development
IPS offers the rewarding experience of helping those in need, according to Nidhin Raj, DCP of Thiruvananthapuram, notwithstanding the early anxieties connected with police employment.
Speaking to the CET students, Mir Muhammed Ali said, “Working in the government services allows one to really go above and beyond to improve society. It offers many chances. The crowd laughed as she said, “In case you’re confused, remember, one thing about engineering is that we do it to understand what we really want to do.”
Prasanth Nair characterized the Civil Services as an expansive platform for effectuation, however every panelist disregarded hyperbolic depictions of political meddling.
Regarding media engagement, Ali said that in order to prevent sensationalism, one must interact with the media in a responsible manner. After considering the benefits and downsides of civil services, the debate ended with an appeal to the students to think about using civil services as a way to have a good impact on society.
The three-day tech festival, “Drishti,” came to an end on Sunday with a performance by singer Monali Thakur, an auto exhibition, and a number of lecture sessions.
