Powers Of An IAS Officer, Political Pressure and Perks Ft. Vivek Atray | The Syllabus of Life

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Published 2024-06-20
In this episode of "The Syllabus of Life", we have Mr. Vivek Atray, former IAS, in conversation with IRS Ravi Kapoor.

Vivek Atray is an Author, motivational speaker, and former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer. He was actively involved in implementing reforms and initiatives during his tenure as an IAS officer. He is not only an accomplished civil servant but also an inspiring orator, author, coach, and TEDx speaker.

In this episode, IRS Ravi Kapoor and Mr. Vivek Atray talked about:
● Power and status of bureaucracy.
● Political interference faced by civil servants.
● Corruption.
● Who should not opt for civil services.
● Development in India.
● What schools and colleges fail to teach students.
● Importance of following one's passion.

Lastly, he discusses how he dealt with challenging situations during his tenure as an IAS officer.

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About Ravi Kapoor:
Ravi Kapoor is an ex-IRS officer, competitive powerlifter, chief mentor, TEDX speaker, author. Additionally, Ravi holds an MA in clinical psychology and has chosen to focus on mentoring the next generation of civil servants.

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0:00- Trailer
0:58- Introduction
2:31- Power of an IAS Officer
5:16- Political Influence in Bureaucracy
9:41- Pressure and Interference of BJP
15:00- Who should not appear for UPSC?
17:41- 3 things every aspirant should keep in mind?
21:34- Should aspirants pursue their passion?
24:35- Will India become a developed country by 2047?
27:37- Corruption in India and survival skills of a civil servant
31:04- End notes

All Comments (21)
  • Such relatable podcast always gives me confidence that I've the right mindset and planning. Thanks a lot to both of you. This podcast is not less then any masterpiece.
  • @kashhhishjain
    I had the privilege to meet Mr Vivek Atray Sir few months back when we invited him to our university and it was such a pleasure meeting him
  • @USgenx
    Amazing inputs....The bureaucrats of India are rated one of the worst in Asia....including the IFS posted outside India..The best power statement by an IAS officer " I can make Ratan Tata wait outside my Office"...
  • @jananielango
    Congratulations on your first podcast sir 💐 Kindly add english subtitles sir U have audience all over india . Love from south India 😊
  • @ysyksharma
    A much needed insight. This is the first thing an aspirant should look into before even stepping into deep watersof UPSC. Thankyou Ravi sir for bringing this super useful podcast. thanks a ton.
  • @sanjaygahlot
    Heartiest congratulations ravi on your first podcast. 🎉
  • Relatable podcast actually boost my confidence and open to accept my own self
  • Congratulations on a great start sir 🎉❤ Thanks for inviting Shri Vivek Atrey sir This ia the first time I listened to honest opinion officers about their services. This is the best podcast I heard about reality of IAS officer. Pls keep on inviting such guests. Great initiative 🎉
  • @manasgenius
    Very insightful. Thank you for doing this. Such lessons are true lessons for life. Waiting for more!
  • @misbaagupta4609
    One of the most practical and worthy podcasts.All the best Sir
  • The first podcast and the best. I am looking forward to many more sir
  • @GucciFlank
    Oh my god Ravi Sir the production quality is next level. The lighting and all. Just WOW !! love it <3
  • It's such a nice podcast. The things that I have learnt from this podcast is that life is unpredictable and no body can predict that how the life will be in future. So, We should stick with our goals and believe in yourself because your believe can gives a lesson that how to face the problems that we haven't faced before. By taking experience with the problem we can face every problem of our life.
  • Sir this initiative brought us practical lessons about bureaucratic journey and most important message of let's go with the flow process.
  • Now this is some good guidance available on YouTube. Unlike many YouTubers who are there to misguide Youth in the garb of providing Clarity or some Gyaan.