DZAOT honour UPSC champs
Morung Express News
Dimapur | June 18
Accolade continue to pour in for W Aotula Ozüküm, Imkongnükla Ao and Yimküm I Ozüküm, the three individuals from the Ao community, who successfully cleared the highly competitive Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination 2022-23, the results of which were declared in May.
Honouring the three, the newly formed Dimapur Zone Ao Officers’ Telongjem (DZAOT) organized a special programme, on June 17, at the Forest Office Complex, where a host people from the Ao civil society organisations were also invited. Some of the prominent organisations present were the Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur, Dimapur Watsü Telongjem and Dimapur Ao Pastors’ Fellowship.
Limasunep Jamir, a senior Indian Police Service officer, who is presently the Inspector General of Police (Range), Nagaland, was invited as a guest for acknowledging and honouring the three achievers, while sharing his experience and insightful thoughts with the achievers.
In his address, Jamir noted that it had been a considerable amount of time since the Ao community witnessed such success in the UPSC exams, with the previous occurrence dating back to 2003. He said that it is an honour for the Ao community to hold the distinction of having the highest representation in the civil services, since the first IPS and IAS officers originated from their ranks in 1964.
He emphasized that the UPSC examination is regarded as one of the toughest civil services examinations in the world, further magnifying the accomplishment of the three achievers. According to him, the examination pattern has evolved over the past 10-20 years with increased participation of candidates from other fields of study, especially from the engineering and medical fields. He said that it indicates the growing competitiveness and difficulty of the exams.
Drawing from his own experience in public service, Jamir highlighted the significance of becoming role models for the wider Naga population. He described role models as individuals whom people admire and aspire to emulate. The three achievers were encouraged to use their positions to inspire and capture young minds. Jamir emphasized the importance of giving back to society, particularly by nurturing young minds, wherever they may be posted.
He said that bureaucratic service typically spans some 30 years, during which a bureaucrat would encounter a diverse range of individuals, coming from various fields of expertise. He said that there would be situations when the knowledge that one acquired in school would not seem to apply. “Do not be disheartened. It is a part of the learning process,” he said.
He also referred to the ‘Taxonomy of learning.’ He explained that as the years progress in their careers, the successful candidates would begin to synthesize the information they have acquired. This process of organizing knowledge and skills, according to Jamir, would enable the achievers to navigate situations effectively.
Further, as the years unfold, Jamir said that the three achievers would come across instances where conflicts of interest and values may arise. He emphasised the importance of being intellectually and spiritually prepared to face such challenges, urging them to stay committed to their responsibilities and serve with integrity.
Yimkum Ozukum (rank 203) described his journey to UPSC success as filled with ups and downs. While revealing that he could crack the exams on his fifth attempt, he said that there were low moments but he persevered. “Our responsibility will grow bigger as we move ahead in our career. I would want you to continue supporting us,” he said.
“We know the UPSC is extremely competitive where the success rate is 0.01 percent. The secret is hardwork and luck factor is also a key ingredient, he said, while adding that the luck comes from God. “Humility and obedience counts, too,” he added.
He further encouraged students in Nagaland to concentrate on the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects, besides humanities.
Imkongnukla Ao, while highlighting the unemployment problem in Nagaland, stressed on making a career based on one’s inherent ability.
Aotula Ozukum described the clearing of the UPSC as, “At the threshold of a whole new beginning. There is a long journey ahead of me.”
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