DC meets five youngsters, wanting to serve nation by becoming IAS officers

Ludhiana, August 2, 2024: Under "I-ASPIRE" a leadership initiative, aimed at motivating and inspiring school students to pursue their dreams, five youngsters who aim to become IAS officers, met Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney in her office. 

Anhad Kaur (15) of Drishti Dr DRC Jain Innovative Public School, Chahat (14) of Guru Nanak Khalsa Senior Secondary School, Anmoljeet Kaur (16) of Government Senior Secondary School, PAU, Sukhdeep Kaur (16) of Government Senior Secondary School, Dholewal and Keshav (15) of School of Eminence, Sahnewal met the Deputy Commissioner. 

They asked DC about how she became IAS, her working and daily routine and shared their dreams of becoming IAS officers. 
The DC assured fulsome support to both the students as well as their families in pursuing their dreams. She also motivated them to read books, newspapers and magazines daily. She also gave them appreciation certificates and extended good wishes for the future. 

Later, the youngsters also met ADC (G) Major Amit Sareen and visited various branches of DC office. 

Sawhney stated that this initiative aims to bridge the gap between aspirations and reality by providing students with first hand exposure to their desired career paths. She mentioned that under the initiative, students will be asked about their career ambitions; based on their choice, they will be grouped for visits to relevant professionals’ offices including IAS, IPS, PCS, PPS, doctor, scientist and others. She pointed out that the students will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from professionals they dream of emulating by spending a day with them.

The DC shared that if any child is interested in this initiative, can contact by sending an email at [email protected] or by calling at phone number 7740001682 between 9 am to 5 pm on any working day.