Its all about Focus,
Dedication and Right Orientation : Nila Mohan 13th rank
We need not ‘mastermind’
our life completely. To some extent, I think, we should also believe in
serendipity.
It is indeed surprising to
hear these words on destiny from an IAS topper. For, it is definitely not just
wishful thinking that helped Nila Mohan come out with 13th rank in the Civil
Services Examination 2007.
Taking part in an
interaction organized at Press Club here on Sunday, Nila Mohan shared her
experiences, strategies and the challenges she faced as she prepared for the
examination. The Civil Services is not an impossible dream. If you have the
focus, dedication and right orientation, you can easily crack the examination,
she said.
Nila, who completed her
school education in the state, did her graduation in Political Science at Lady
Shri Ram College, Delhi. She went on to do her post graduation at Jawaharlal
Nehru University (JNU). She is currently doing her M.Phil in International
Relations, also at JNU. Nila also taught Political Science at Delhi University
in between.
My teaching experience
helped me a lot. In fact, I think answering the doubts of journalism students at
Delhi University was tougher than facing the UPSC interview board, smiles
Nila.
She feels there’s more to
the Civil Services than just job security. There is a lot of diversity in this
profession where you can be part of various aspects of governance. It also gives
you chance to interact directly with the public.
However, she also agrees
that the bureaucratic system requires upgrading. I think most of our
bureaucrats are convinced that our system needs a change. There is also a lot of
effort towards change. But then it is not that easy because the system is of an
entire country. And to bring any sort of change it is important to be part of
the system.
On politicians-bureaucrats
relations, Nila said the administrators have to conform to elected
representatives in a democratic set up. I don’t think academic qualification
is necessary for being an efficient politician. I feel politicians, as people’s
representatives; deserve respect and honor from bureaucrats.
There will definitely be
differences and difficult situations. I know it’s not going to be a cakewalk and
there will be a lot of pressure. But I would rather take these challenges as
opportunities than worry about them, Nila said. Its all about Focus,
Dedication and Right Orientation : Nila Mohan 13th rank
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