Class X, XII toppers get a taste of civil services, spend day with top officers in 4 Punjab districts
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Chandigarh: Under the 'Ek Din, DC/SSP De Sang' initiative launched by the Punjab govt, top-performing Class X and XII students from govt schools will spend a day with senior bureaucrats, including deputy commissioners (DCs), commissioners of police (CPs), and senior superintendents of police (SSPs).
The DCs of Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala, CP of Jalandhar, and SSP of Kapurthala on Monday hosted their districts' toppers, offering them firsthand exposure to governance, discipline, and public service delivery. The officers also shared personal stories of their struggles, achievements, and challenges to give students deeper insights into public administration.
In Jalandhar, DC Himanshu Aggarwal spent the day with Class XII non-medical toppers Madhavi Salaria (99%), Sakshi (98.6%), and Amanpreet Kaur (98.4%).
The students were given a tour of the DC office, SDM court, Sewa Kendra, and sub-registrar office, where they were briefed on the registration process.
In Jalandhar, CP Dhanpreet Kaur engaged with Class X toppers Preeti Kumari (97.85%), Navneet Kaur (97.54%), and Neelu Kumari (97.54%), offering insights into law enforcement and the role of police in maintaining public order.
In Amritsar, DC Sakshi Sawhney hosted Class X toppers Meharpreet Kaur (99.38%), Arnoorbir Kaur (98.30%), and Arshdeep Singh (97.84%).
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Over lunch at her residence, she shared her journey to the civil services, highlighting the importance of choosing a career based on passion rather than pressure. She emphasized that real fulfilment came not from salary, but from internal satisfaction and the opportunity to serve others.
She also stated that serving as part of the Indian Administrative Service gave her an opportunity to do something beyond herself and to make a difference in her own way by helping others, which brought her immense satisfaction.
The students got to sit with the DC, do office work, listen to people's problems, and learn about the office's workings.
Sakshi also invited the students to her house for lunch and gifted them books on their return, wishing them well for future endeavours. Teachers of these schools were also present.
In Hoshiarpur, DC Aashika Jain spent the day with Class X toppers Mehakpreet Kaur (98.46%), Surekha (98.3%), and Manatvay Singh (96.61%).
She introduced them to the workings of district administration, principles of leadership, and the value of public service.
In Kapurthala, DC Amit Kumar Panchal interacted with Class XII toppers Ankita Sharma, Ravnit Kaur, and Tania, encouraging them to work hard and adopt a never-give-up attitude. Kapurthala SSP Gaurav Toora engaged with Class X toppers Manpreet Kaur (96.77%), Kamaljeet Kaur (96.46%), and Anjali Kumari (95.84%), motivating them to pursue excellence in their chosen fields.
(Inputs from Amritsar)
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