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Resource persons along with the students and government officials during a career counselling programme in Tuensang town on October 25.[/caption]
Dimapur, Oct. 25 (EMN): Tuensang district administration organised a civil services oriented career counselling programme for students from Classes X to XII for GHSS Tuensang and GHSS Thangjam at the auditorium hall of GHSS Tuensang on October 25.
Apenro Khuvung, vice principal of GHSS Tuensang, delivered the welcome note, while Ruokuosetuo Tetso, EAC (P) Tuensang, compered for the event.
Delivering the inaugural address, Rajashekara N, DIG Range, Tuensang, gave an overview of the various central government service examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
A DIPR report stated that he had sensitised the students regarding the syllabus, subjects and the kind of questions asked in those kinds of examinations. He also encouraged the students to be thorough with the curriculum being followed by the students at school in order to forge a strong foundation.
Pointing out the level playing platform of the exams, he encouraged the students to aspire and prepare for such competitive exams irrespective of educational background.
Resource persons of the programme were Minga Sherpa, SDO(C) Tuensang; Dr Preetpal Kaur, SDPO Tuensang; and N Orenthung Kikon, EAC (P) Tuensang.
Giving an introduction to the Indian Administrative Service, Minga Sherpa spoke on the vast opportunities provided through the service. He also encouraged the students to aspire for the noble profession in which one is empowered with the authority and responsibility to change lives.
Dwelling on the Indian Police Services, Dr. Preetpal Kaur had not only enlightened the students about the uniformed services but also challenged them to shun self destructive practices. Highlighting the vast talent pool amongst the youth in Nagaland, she encouraged the students to aspire to be all-rounder.
Giving an overview of the examinations conducted by the Nagaland Public Services Commission, N Orenthung Kikon pointed out on the differences and similarities between the All India Services and the State Civil Services. He also pointed out the requirements of being a civil servant irrespective of the service that one belongs to.
Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang, Mohammed Ali Shihab, who also paid a visit during the event, encouraged the students for a career in the civil services. He spoke on the importance of adhering to 4 Ds - Desire, Direction, Discipline, and Dedication while pursuing for civil services.
After the programme, the officials led by the Deputy Commissioner and DIG (R) inspected the premises of GHSS Tuensang.