At Charleville Block, LBSNAA
“Officers’ Mess of this academy is not a casual place. It is an institution. When you are here, you must be proper in your attire, polite in demeanour, and must always uphold this institution’s decorum and dignity.”
These lines from the introductory session here at LBSNAA, Mussoorie are still ringing in my head as I begin my Foundation Course (FC) at this academy. This 100-day course, mandated for all new civil service recruits, is designed to instill not just the academic knowledge, but also the discipline and life skills expected of a civil servant. We are taught history and polity, law and economics, administration and management. But these are hardly the things that make this academy special.
It’s only when you sit in the auditorium listening to the course faculty speak about the rich history of the academy and its institutions, you truly appreciate this place’s eminence and realise how lucky and privileged you are to be sitting there.
While preparing for the Civil Service Exam, every aspirant, at one point or the other, dreams of being at this academy. I wasn’t any different. For years, I thought and imagined myself walking in these hallowed portals. In April 2015, when I had the chance to visit LBSNAA as a participant for the Inter-Service Meet, I looked at this place’s sheer grandeur and wondered longingly, “Will I ever revisit this academy as one of its own?”
After more than three years of endless wait, the day did arrive. On 26th August 2018, as I stepped into the academy, I had imagined the journey to be emotionally charged. Truth be told, it wasn’t to be. Instead of the surge of emotion I expected, the experience was rather mundane.
It’s only a few days into the course that I’m able to appreciate the feeling of being a trainee at this exceptional place. So much history is embedded in every corner that all I have right now is a sense of fulfillment and gratitude to everyone who had helped me reach here.
“Character is the highest virtue.”
As I begin this new journey, I feel thankful for my parent service, the IRS (Customs & Indirect Taxes) for it had given me many close friendships. I’ll especially cherish my time spent with my batchmates playing football and travelling to various Customs and Central Excise offices across India.
For all the perceived inadequacies that one may have about the job as a taxman, my stint in the IRS has taught me a lot— from how to make a file noting to how to conduct a review meeting, from learning to interpret a tax law, to writing a tax judgement, from earning government revenue to administering a government office. It’s been such an exciting, enriching journey. I have no doubt that, even in my new job, the experience I gained during these four years would be priceless.
The next 100 days at FC are going to be glorious.
What do I look forward to? The mountain treks, the camaraderie, the friendships, the disciplined life, and most importantly, the joy of learning.
I’ve always enjoyed interacting with people who have done extraordinary work in their respective fields. Hearing them speak is equivalent to reading a book. I eagerly look forward to all the talks at the academy by eminent speakers from diverse professions— former and current civil servants, constitutional authorities, politicians, authors, academicians, CEOs and NGOs.
I also promised myself to teach myself one new skill during these 100 days. I declare it here so that you can hold me accountable at the end of my FC and so I am pushed to pursue it sincerely.
Elon Musk once said this— “We need things in life that are exciting and inspiring. Life can’t just be about solving some awful problem. There have to be reasons to get up in the morning.”
Right now, every morning, I feel that excitement.
Until next time,
Anudeep.
Sir,
A hearty congratulations to you.?Thank you for sharing this and keep your promise sir ?
Awesome writing sir..keep writing during your training days too…all the best for all the opportunities to come..God bless you as always…
Awesome writing sir..keep writing during your training days too…all the best for all the opportunities to come..God bless you as always…
I wish all the best sir.
Dreams are made to be followed. People like you are proving this again and again. Hope you get the best out of this journey of FC. Best wishes for you.
LBSNAA is dream place for every upsc aspirants. More or less it act as an incentive. The way you described it shows that this FC is not just a course but an emotion for officers.
Year 2020 I’m also coming here …. Guranteed … 101% I’ll also score like you N will be a part of its own (LBSNAA)
Want ur blessings?
You Never what is going to happen in future as in 2020 or whatsoever..
Stay positive and get Blessed
There seems no difference between today’s political leaders and Kajal…. Lakme, Colossal, Mac
You can’t hurt someone’s feelings by saying so… My intention was nothing like that… At that time I was very much demotivated n depressed that I was thinking I can’t do anything So while I saw Sir’s post N listened his speech … Which makes me motivated n was inspired by him .. So just for felling me good and being motivated I commented this in a childish way
Don’t worry, Kajal. That you believe you can do it, you are almost halfway there. Hope is not a flame to be blown off. It is a feeling.that gives you a reason to stay determined and perseverant. You can do it, believe this. And you will, i believe that. 🙂
All the best! 🙂
Congratulations sir.. and all the best for your journey as an IAS Officer…
All the best sir…. Keep posting blogs.
You are an great inspiration?
All the best sir
Feeling proud that u r from Telugu state…!! Such a motivational words and an inspirational personality…!! Hatsoff to u sir..??????!!
You are our inspiration. great and valuable writing. All the best Sir.
Wow! You are really living and leading an ideal life. Keep writing sir !
One day I will also be attending training at LBSNAA….your words keep me motivated….
It seems like a travellouge. I am very excited to read upcoming episodes of your travelligoue at Mussoorie Sir..?
Please keep sharing..mesmerising experiences…
Man I like the way you put your thoughts..
You mastered it…
Awesome sir.. Keep writing.. as you always say, this will reach to a lot of ppl who dreams and works hard for civil services exams from all parts of India.. 🙂 thank you so much sir.. Jaihind 🙂
Dream place… ❤❤❤??
Awesome writing sir!!! U r igniting us with your posts! im very much thankful to you sir??.please share your experience every now and then. All the best sir?
Awesome writing sir!!! U r igniting us with your posts! im very much thankful to you sir??.please share your experience every now and then. All the best sir?
Thank you so much for this piece of writing sir. In your previous blog regarding AI , I requested you to write about your training experiences for motivation & thank you so much for this work despite your hard schedule sir !! This concern for the betterment of your younger self proves your quality of generosity sir ! Do continue your writing whenever you get time sir.
Wishes & Prayers for your success & happiness Sir !
Thank you again Sir !
Arul mozhi from vikravandi
my dream place✨?️.. greatfull to u Bhai? *Hugh congratulations ❤️
Very inspiring !! Your words are very inspiring !! Your writing skill is excellent Anudeep.
You will be a True civil servant. i am damn sure about this.
You are visible to people right from your Day one.
So, You will be visible till the rest of your carrier. For the people, With the people.
India has a long way to go !! Miles to go before WE Sleep.
Beautifully written!
Inspiring
Let this much awaited dream journey of 100days bestow the best in and to you,Sir.Warm and affectionate Regards!!!! Do not fail to smile,come what may.hehe.??
Include more photographs, please. All the best for your endeavor of learning a new skill. 276 DAYS TO PRELIMS 2019.
Hi sir
Pls can you say how many hours should be given to hindu readings if we r not making notes
Happy reading. I feel so enthusiastic and motivated.
Such a heartfelt account. I don’t want to disturb, just enjoy your journey but do write sometimes too.?
I wish more enriched blog in future…..full of ur experience about fc,Human behaviour,relationship, etc. …..watvr u got frm reading books or frm other sources.
Awesome writing. ……….I m sure I wil get this blog active after 10…20…..years …..Coz once u said in ur speech …..ur work will speak nd u will active on blog.
Happy journey
Congratulation for ur success sir we all are really happy for your achievements best of luck for future journey sir ❤️❤️❤️❤️