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The Civil Services Exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission is one of the toughest exams in India, having its origin in the pre-independence era. Today, while lakhs of aspirants take the exam every year, only a select few hundred make the final cut. India has seen several IPS officers, selected through the UPSC, who brought massive changes in law and order situations in their jurisdictions by controlling crime. Do you know who was the first UPSC topper of independent India? It was CV Narasimhan.
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Indian Express
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- Indian Express
‘Affordable, 24X7' library for UPSC students inaugurated by L-G in Dwarka. Here are the details
A year after three civil services aspirants died in a flooded basement at a coaching centre in Rajinder Nagar, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Monday inaugurated the city's third library for UPSC aspirants under the 'Aarambh' initiative in Dwarka's Sector 16-B. 'If you remember that last year on July 27… a tragic incident happened at Rajinder Nagar where three students lost their lives. These students were studying in the library when the basement was flooded and they lost their lives. In my opinion, nothing can be more tragic than this. I went there immediately and assured the students who were on strike that it would be my endeavour to provide the best facilities to the students. I am happy that within a year, we were inaugurating the third library for them,' the L-G remarked at the inauguration. The 'Aarambh' initiative was launched by the L-G in response to the July 2024 incident in Rajinder Nagar, aiming to provide students safe, affordable and modern reading spaces. The three UPSC aspirants had died in the library at Rau's IAS Study Circle in the basement when the incident happened. Meanwhile, the library inaugurated on Monday has been set up by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in a repurposed community hall and will operate round-the-clock. It has an overall seating capacity of around 200 students, accommodating 66 students in each of the three eight-hour slots. It is envisioned as an inclusive and contemporary study space for students, researchers, and lifelong learners. Enrollments are now open to the public, with three 8-hour shifts available daily at a nominal charge of ₹1,000 per shift per month, ensuring affordability along with quality, said officials. According to officials, the capacity of the Rajinder Nagar library has already been doubled to meet rising demand. The DDA said it will continue converting underused community halls into reading spaces as part of this initiative. This is the third such library to be opened under the initiative. The first was inaugurated in Old Rajinder Nagar in January, followed by one at Adhchini Village earlier this month. Two more are planned in Vikaspuri and Rohini, the DDA said. The Dwarka library includes modular study tables, high-speed Wi-Fi, CCTV surveillance, lockers, and separate washrooms, including one accessible toilet. It also houses a cafeteria, outdoor seating, an open-air gym, and a running track. 'Today's inauguration reaffirms our unwavering commitment to Delhi's students, providing them with excellent, safe, and affordable facilities to shape their future. This initiative is aimed at building an inclusive study environment and the best possible infrastructure in the National Capital,' the L-G asserted.
India.com
17 hours ago
- India.com
Meet IAS Saumya Jha who studied MBBS, launched unique AI based concept for students in..., her AIR was...
New Delhi: IAS Saumya Jha, who was the collector of Tonk district of Rajasthan, is now like a celebrity as many people are now talking about her. She has changed the face of education. IAS officer Saumya Jha, on the strength of her vision, hard work and innovation, not only made studies in schools interesting but also started a new revolution in the field of education through AI (Artificial Intelligence). Saumya is also being praised a lot for this work. When did she clear UPSC exam? Born in Bihar and brought up in Madhya Pradesh, Saumya Jha started preparing for UPSC after medical studies and became an IAS officer in the year 2016 by securing All India Rank 58 in her first attempt. Her father is an IPS officer and mother is a doctor in Railways. She did her MBBS from the famous Maulana Azad Medical College in Delhi. What responsibilities were given to her? After becoming an IAS, she initially got Himachal Pradesh cadre, but in 2019 she was transferred to Rajasthan. Here she traveled to become the CEO of Jaipur District Council, SDM of Udaipur and Girwa, and then the Collector of Tonk. Not only this, she was also the Joint Secretary in the Chief Minister's Office. During posting in Tonk, Saumya observed that due to handling family responsibilities and working in the fields, children's attendance in school went down, especially during the Rabi season. At the same time, due to election preparations, teachers were also not able to fulfill their teaching responsibilities properly. What is 'Padhai with AI'? These obstacles gave her the idea to launch 'Padhai with AI'. In September 2024, she started this scheme in which studies were made easy, fun and effective with AI based learning tools. This facilitated teaching not only for children but also for teachers. In an interview, Saumya said, 'The path to children's dreams is through the school classroom. If they get the right technology and environment, they too can think big.' While being the collector of Tonk, she not only focused on education, but also took excellent decisions at the administrative level. She is also praised a lot for her work.
NDTV
17 hours ago
- NDTV
24x7 Safe Study Space Inaugurated In Dwarka A Year After Rajinder Nagar Tragedy
New Library In Dwarka: A year after three UPSC aspirants lost their lives in a flooded basement library in Rajinder Nagar, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Monday inaugurated a new 24x7 reading space in Dwarka's Sector 16-B, the third facility under the 'Aarambh' initiative launched in the wake of the tragedy. The library, built inside a repurposed DDA community hall, can seat around 200 students per day, divided into three 8-hour shifts. It will remain open round-the-clock, with each shift costing Rs. 1,000 per month, a fraction of what private libraries typically charge in Delhi's coaching hubs. Standing at the venue, Saxena revisited the events of July 27, 2024, when three young civil services aspirants died after rainwater filled a basement study room in Rajinder Nagar, sparking outrage and protest. "If you remember that last year on July 27, a tragic incident happened at Rajender Nagar where three students lost their lives," the Lt. Governor said. "These students were studying in the library when the basement was flooded and they lost their lives. In my opinion, nothing can be more tragic than this. I went there immediately and assured the students who were on strike that it would be my endeavour to provide best facilities to the students. I am happy that within a year, we were inaugurating third library for them." Born Out of Protest The Rajinder Nagar incident had exposed gaping holes in how private libraries and reading rooms were functioning in Delhi's education hotspots, often crammed into unsafe basements, lacking proper ventilation or emergency exits. After the incident, the LG's office and DDA launched the Aarambh initiative to provide safer alternatives. The first library opened in Old Rajinder Nagar in January, followed by another in Adchini earlier this month. Dwarka's location was selected for its rising student population and the lack of affordable reading infrastructure in the area. What's Inside The newly opened library is equipped with rows of modular study desks, each with its own charging socket, under soft LED lights. Students can access high-speed Wi-Fi, secure lockers, and monitored common areas under CCTV surveillance. Unlike many commercial setups, this facility includes outdoor amenities: a shaded seating zone, a small cafe, a walking track, and an open-air gym. The library also houses separate washrooms and an accessible toilet, features students had demanded last year after raising concerns about hygiene and safety in private reading spaces. More Libraries in the Pipeline Officials confirmed that two more Aarambh libraries are being planned, one in Vikaspuri and another in Rohini. The first facility in Old Rajinder Nagar has already expanded to accommodate double the number of students it began with. The idea, they said, is to gradually convert underused community buildings into reliable, low-cost study hubs, a much-needed alternative in a city where commercial reading rooms can cost Rs. 4,000- Rs.6,000 a month and are often unregulated. With student registrations underway, the Dwarka library is expected to open to readers within the week. For aspirants juggling long hours in coaching hubs and cramped rooms, it offers a rare combination of safety, structure, and affordability. One year after the Rajinder Nagar tragedy laid bare the risks students face in unregulated study spaces, the Aarambh initiative signals a shift in how public infrastructure can respond to grassroots pressure. More libraries are planned, but will the momentum last, and will it reach the students who need it most?
