Metro India News | Hyderabad 

VINGS Media and G5 Media Group in collaboration with 21st Century IAS Academy on Thursday conducted a seminar on ‘How to Crack Civil Services in the First Attempt’ at St. Martin’s Engineering College in Kompally on Thursday.

P Krishna Pradeep, Chairman of 21st Century IAS Academy, addressed the gathering, emphasizing the honor of serving in a position where one’s address becomes a ‘care-of address’ for those in need. He shared the inspiring story of IAS officer Amit Kataria, popularly known as ‘The Dabang Officer,’ who exemplified selfless service by accepting only one rupee as his salary while supporting his family through his wife’s income.

Dr. Bhavani Shankar, Chief Mentor and Director of 21st Century IAS Academy, debunked the myth that only students from prestigious institutions like IITs and IIMs can crack the Civil Services Examination. He highlighted that even students from regular degree colleges can succeed, as many UPSC questions are based on concepts from as early as the 6th-grade curriculum. He urged students to aim for civil services not just for career growth but to create a lasting impact on society.

Dr. P Santosh Kumar Patra, Group Director of St. Martin’s Engineering College, welcomed the students and encouraged them to seize this career-defining opportunity. The event was attended by Garla Ramesh, Training and Placement Officer Giri Prakash - Director, VINGS Media, Ganesh - Editor, Prasad -Manager, along with faculty members and enthusiastic students.