As a measure to encourage and motivate students who were aspirants for civil services, the deputy commissioner Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel IAS, had initiated the programme, “inspiration”. According to DIPR report, under this initiative, students who were doing their graduation or had completed already and preparing to appear for UPSC/NPSC examinations could approach the DC, or any administrative officers in the outpost with a written profile countersigned by concerned head of institution and parents.
Patel said after the scrutiny of the applications selected persons would be called for an attachment with deputy commssioner/addl deputy commissioner for one full day mostly on the day of DPDB meeting with prior approval of the chairman of the DPDB. He said tips regarding preparation for UPSC/NPSC would be provided and all the expenses for the day (logistic/lunch/refreshment) for those persons would be borne by the deputy commissioner office, Mokokchung. The objective of the “inspiration” was to give firsthand experience to the aspirants about the role of district administration and how one could contribute to the society once they got selected for service.
Patel said the initiative would be commencing immediately, thereby request made by individual should be compiled by DC office. The first aspirants would be selected on May 7.
Ever since he assumed office of the deputy commissioner, Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel has been frequently conducting seminars in schools and colleges aiming at guiding and motivating aspiring students to face competitive examinations with confidence.