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Union Minister Jitendra Singh praised PM Modi for transforming India’s civil services by empowering youths from remote areas. He cited examples like Parsanjit Kour from Poonch securing AIR 11 in UPSC 2022. The minister highlighted how Start-Up India expanded job opportunities beyond traditional government roles. India’s biotech sector also saw explosive growth, with startups rising from 50 to over 10,000 in a decade.

Key Points: Jitendra Singh Credits Modi for Poor Youths Joining Civil Services

  • Modi govt enabled youths from border districts like Poonch to crack IAS
  • Civil Services now see toppers from Punjab, Haryana, J&K
  • Start-Up India broadened job opportunities beyond govt roles
  • Biotech startups surged from 50 to 10,075 in a decade
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Last 10 years have seen poor youths getting selected for top Civil Services jobs: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister highlights democratization of civil services under Modi, with youths from remote areas like Poonch and Punjab cracking top ranks.

"This is the true essence of democracy -- where every mother, regardless of her socio-economic standing, has the confidence to believe that her child can reach the top. - Dr. Jitendra Singh"

New Delhi, June 22

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said that the last 11 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have seen a democratisation of India’s Civil Services with youths from poor families and remote areas getting selected for the country’s top jobs and realising their aspirations.

In an interview to Doordarshan News, the minister said that while at one time, the IAS and Civil Services were confined only to a handful of States like Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Kerala etc, today, we get toppers from the States which earlier hardly figured in the civil services list toppers from Punjab, Haryana and J&K.

He cited the case of Parsanjit Kour, the young girl from Poonch, a border district in J&K, who made it to All India Rank 11 in the Civil Services Exam of 2022 in very first attempt or the boy from Punjab, Anmol Sher Singh Bedi who got All India Rank 2 in the Civil Services Exam of 2016.

This, the Minister said, has restored faith in the objectivity and equal opportunity offered by the system and, thus, also led to democratisation of youth aspiration.

“This is the true essence of democracy -- where every mother, regardless of her socio-economic standing, has the confidence to believe that her child can reach the top," said Dr Jitendra Singh.

The Minister said that the 11 years have been nothing short of transformational for India. “What generations longed for over decades has been made possible in just over a decade,” he stated, adding that PM Modi has wiped the tears of the past and replaced them with eyes full of hope and future aspirations.

Each passing year, the Minister said, has marked a new milestone -- be it in infrastructure, governance, technology, or youth empowerment -- creating unprecedented opportunities for every Indian.

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh, stated that under PM Modi’s leadership, citizens' self-esteem has been restored. Referring to the PM’s historic 2016 call of "Start-Up India, Stand-Up India", he emphasised how it broadened the employment horizon beyond traditional government jobs.

“It was only then people realised that job doesn’t only mean "Sarkari Naukri", but also innovation, enterprise, and startups,” the Minister noted.

India’s biotech sector, he highlighted, is a perfect example -- growing from just 50 start-ups in 2014 to over 10,075 in 2024, with a leap in valuation from $10 billion to nearly $170 billion. He credited this to strong public-private partnerships and forward-thinking policies like Bio-E3 and the National Quantum Mission.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
This is truly inspiring! When I see students from small towns and border areas like Poonch cracking UPSC, it gives me hope. Our education system is becoming more inclusive. But we still need better coaching facilities in rural areas - the urban-rural divide hasn't completely disappeared yet.
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Priya M.
As someone whose brother is preparing for UPSC, I know how tough it is! 👏 Kudos to these achievers. But let's not forget - success stories are great, but what about the thousands who struggle? We need more support systems for aspirants from economically weaker sections.
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Amit S.
The startup growth numbers are impressive, but most are still concentrated in metros. When will we see similar success stories from Tier 3 cities and villages? The real democratization will happen when opportunities reach every corner of Bharat.
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Neha T.
My cousin from a small village in Odisha cleared UPSC last year! 🎉 This shows how digital India initiative has helped - he could access online coaching despite being in remote area. But the real test comes after selection - will the system treat everyone equally?
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Sanjay R.
While the achievements are commendable, we must ensure this isn't just tokenism. The system still favors English-medium students. More regional language support is needed to truly level the playing field. Also, what about reservation implementation - is it being done fairly?
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Kavita J.
The biotech sector growth is phenomenal! 💊 But as a science graduate, I know most good jobs still require foreign degrees. Hope the National Quantum Mission creates more quality research opportunities within India itself. We have the talent - just need the ecosystem!

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