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

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

[@GarimaSingh-zt5ts]

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.

[@RaviKapoorIRS]

So glad to hear!

[@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

[@jananielango]

Congratulations on your first podcast sir 💐 Kindly add english subtitles sir U have audience all over india . Love from south India 😊

[@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"...

[@sanjaygahlot]

Heartiest congratulations ravi on your first podcast. 🎉

[@RaviKapoorIRS]

Thanks sir

[@rahultheonemanarmy]

Ye podcast 2 ghante se jyada ki honi chahiye thi

[@EnglishVinglish2306]

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!

[@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.

[@simplynothing2544]

Thank you for keeping it clear, crisp and straight forward.

[@misbaagupta4609]

One of the most practical and worthy podcasts.All the best Sir

[@GucciFlank]

Oh my god Ravi Sir the production quality is next level. The lighting and all. Just WOW !! love it

[@indiankanoon121]

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.

[@snehithareddy127]

The first podcast and the best. I am looking forward to many more sir

[@shivaniprj6034]

Thank you very much sir This podcast is very good and the best part is sharing of real life experience. Please continue this series sir. We will learn lot of things from this.

[@anjalinagwani5789]

Amazing! The most real podcast ever

[@user-xs4mb4uy3v]

Life is a mathematical model with no formula

[@yuvashreeanbazhagan8660]

Sir this initiative brought us practical lessons about bureaucratic journey and most important message of let's go with the flow process.

[@NehaMishra-fl4lb]

The best podcast for upsc aspirants..thankyou so much for this sir❤

[@fries_media]

Thank you for this initiative sir

[@mk-uk6hy]

The best podcast for students! Period

[@vidya_suryavamshi]

Wonderful podcast sir!! Covered different aspects. Very informative, and i am looking forward for next podcast😊. ~while ending the podcast i was feeling like "hogaya itni jaldi".

[@Unstoppablkrishna]

Heartfelt congratulations Sir for your first Podcast🎉🎉 You are a great podcaster also , I got to know today only:) You'll be the best podcaster in the world soon like you are the best mentor in the world right now. I'm honored to be your mentee sir, 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙏💝 Thank you Vivek Sir, and thank you Ravi sir for this Podcast.

[@RaviKapoorIRS]

So nice of you to say, thank you!

[@Unstoppablkrishna]

@@RaviKapoorIRS you're most welcome 🙏

[@chanchalgupta5436]

Very honest and practical conversation ❤ People should be mature to understand it completely. Salute to your work sir🫡🎉

[@user-zl8zi6bq8d]

Thankyou so much Vivek Sir and Ravi Sir🙏🙏🙏😊

[@sharminfatma2880]

Very nice podcast I got to know many things and whoever learn from other experience is meant to be a wise person. Thankyou sir for this.

[@MrHope-fc3up]

Omg why did not i see this channel earlier..what an amazing podcast with such intellectuals

[@ashutoshpandey3184]

Great initiative sir, this improved my preparation ideas and methods

[@vishalthangjam2001]

Thanks for reminding to all the confused aspirant, that the system is calling us

[@learnershub3679]

Lovely insightful podcast. Sir please keep inviting such guests. Its very helpful to know about what actually civil service is all about.

[@RaviKapoorIRS]

Noted with gratitude!

[@ShaliniUv]

Thank you so much sir...🙏 gratitude

[@powerofgirls181]

Sir , this podcast is very informaitive best of luck for future 🎉🎉🎉

[@skbahl2642]

Appreciate the content and look forward to more

[@dhirenparida6871]

good conversation ,this is how highly educated people are talk

[@Memes_now.]

Very good and insightful podcast Thank you

[@AbhishekSingh-dl9ny]

Amazing Podcast Sir❤🎉

[@SPRDev]

Thank you Sir for such a wonderful podcast. Would also request you to provide students with connecting dots, type of video

[@user-pn4wi3no7l]

Thank you for this session Love from Nagaland❤

[@cricketlovers9105]

Great sir thanku for motivation.

[@AnonymousVK0812]

Very insightful podcast🎉

[@prakashchoudhary09]

Sir please increase the length of these podcasts as these are very insightful and give a real perspective about the various aspects of the services. Thank you for making these podcasts sir ❤

[@RaviKapoorIRS]

Noted

[@aspiringbeing]

Beautiful conversation 🎉😊

[@abdulqadirmnnitallahabad2672]

Vivek sir is the best !

[@SayedShoaib-li9ui]

Thank you for your information

[@samiyajamal1960]

Helpful podcast sir great sir

[@nikitha_]

Thankyou sir this session was so helpful❤

[@RaviKapoorIRS]

Always welcome

[@charliekumar9997]

Acha podcast ha sir ji😊

[@sharvanis8310]

It was helpful to pick up my career ty sir

[@anjumparveen5795]

Thankyou so much sir

[@GauravKumar-fb6kb]

Wow is the only word I have to say ❤

[@mausamiverma1739]

Sir thank you for this even like this type so many are there that I want to ask like - Despite so many candidates getting selected every year, the problems of the country are not getting solved. What is the reason that every candidate says that everything can be solved but why is it not getting solved? There are so many talented people who pass such a tough exam and so many leaders who make promises every year. Today the meaning of media has changed. The media which was created to listen to the problems of the public and show it to the whole country so that it can reach the government, today the same media runs after whom, sometimes an actress, sometimes an actor, sometimes a fan of a controversial leader and sometimes something else, but the thing that should be shown is that today there are many villages where quality water is not available, there are many villages where perhaps one does not even get food every day. And there are also villages where people have not even eaten vegetables for many days. Our media finds it right to show debates between leaders where leaders abuse each other but the media does not find it right to show how many problems are going on in the country so that the government can wake up and do something. Is this country backward because of us? Are we not the reason for this? If we want, our India can progress to a great extent. Talking about the water problem, there are many villages in the desert like Kaladera, Barmer, there are many villages which yearn for every drop of water. There are many IAS officers who have brilliant minds, why is it not being implemented, why is the problem still there? Now perhaps the difference between an IAS officer and a leader is ending where leaders make promises in front of everyone and the same candidate who wants to become an IAS puts his life at stake to show that he will solve this problem or that problem to get selected in the interview...

[@ranjith9656]

Hello sister as a fellow aspirant with very little knowledge and fair understanding i would like to tell you a potential cause for this Unlike in the interview were you just have to comeup with a good solution in reality on the ground you have obstacles. Obstacles like politicians,customs,seniority,egos to be overcome .Ofcourse positive factors like good individuals also exist.But it involves a lot of factors and will be a slow process. I dont know if India will be the best but i can tell you for sure it will be better tommorow. A handfull of honest officers grinding everyday will bring slow but sure change.I hope to part of that honest bunch and lets hope more people will join.

[@sunnyHALLUCINATES]

Thank you sir❤

[@swarnatolimarla320]

Thank you

[@nimratkahlons]

Inspiring 👏

[@roshanro1]

Is there any offline classroom program?

[@Alienfromjupter]

Worth it❤

[@manishajangir8600]

Hello sir mujhe aap se kuch puchna hai or janna bhi hai mera padhtya padhtya mind distrub ho jata hai ky kru kuch btao sir 😢😢

[@Smritimishra012]

Thankuu sir❤❤❤😊😊

[@saylikshirsagar9639]

Thanks sir

[@anubhav1010ful]

Sir need an honest advice. I am preparing for civil services since 3 years now but unable to clear prelims. I believe i can do it but i have been adviced to go for something else by my close ones. I am confident as such on my preparation (though i have identified my lacunas per se and have started working on it) but scared to my guts as to what to do? I am confused. Confused because i am 27 now and i dont know what kind of gamble am i playing. Even i sometime question myself am i worthy enough for the job at hand? Am i capable enough? Do i have the right intention for getting into the service? From within the answer is always "yes", but i am confused about my current state. If possible kindly guide sir!

[@hariharan-sg8ti]

Found a gem in internet!

[@user-up4so6jl3q]

Congratulations 👏 sar ❤

[@LasKumar-oj8dc]

Jai Hind sir ❤

[@skbahl2642]

Good podcast

[@handle0715]

Sir please make your videos in tamil also sir I can't understand English,hindi, very well My kind request sir Please make your videos in tamil language also please sir 🙏

[@srikarchinna1793]

But you can write English 🤔 why cannot you understand, Anyway you need to learn other language apart from your mother tongue.

[@handle0715]

@@srikarchinna1793 yes sir, i can read and write in English but i can't understand the meaning of some words, i want to learn english,hindi, is there any Free online classes or videos, please recommend me sir, my kind request, please sir

[@ranjith9656]

​@@handle0715Hi brother duolingo app is good and free. Watching movies will help nanba.

[@gauravagarwal7870]

Sir , Raise Voice for Justice with in a Year for last person of the society 🙏

[@thebreathmaestro3336]

Gr8 sir❤

[@BharatMaaKaLala]

Thanks for sharing small real life incidents sir. We want to have more such podcasts ❤ Just a small request 🙏🏻 Please make ENGLISH subtitles available for English medium people.

[@HusnaThasheef-fi3dr]

Ys, please sir

[@qmpld]

👤 IAS Tukaram Munde Sir . We maharashtrian proud of you 🤗🇮🇳

[@Saswataupsc]

Kaya kiye woh faltu

[@vishalyadav6674]

Sir invite an IPS officer also .❤️

[@LasKumar-oj8dc]

Love ❤

[@abhishekkothari873]

The negative thing about this podcast is that it ended too soon😢

[@komaldangar1792]

Can anyone tell me that after how many days we can get response About google form for mentorship…bcz I’m not getting reply after 40 hr

[@komaldangar1792]

Sir please check my Google form

[@krishi.0]

One thing i have realised is money cam buy anything in india . Money is everything .

[@Poonam_jaihind]

Thanks sir Sir there r some students, ( like me , )who wants to join ur financial assistance program bt they have no money to pay..

[@AgonthinaNMarak]

🔥🔥👌💪👏

[@kaifabbas9870]

Only Batman can see Batman's mask🗿(I'm Batman)

[@somnathdutta8936]

Everyone can see

[@Charanya-lz4wd]

Sie please Converse in english so that it will useful all

[@halemabegam2578]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@BharatMaaKaLala]

Pls invite LBSNAA director, Sanjeev Chopra sir

[@beingsimple2253]

That would be awesome ❤🔥🔥🔥

[@RaviKapoorIRS]

episode coming soon!

[@milas615]

Sir apki monthly current magazine hindi me available kyo nhi hai .

[@LasKumar-oj8dc]

Comando ❤

[@LasKumar-oj8dc]

X mere liye hai kya

[@LasKumar-oj8dc]

Abhi ki time mein

[@TheKakarot_itachi]

Ain't he a promotee IAS?

[@LasKumar-oj8dc]

Tin log toh tik the 4loh miljayenge toh kaisha hoga

[@LasKumar-oj8dc]

Laxman

[@LasKumar-oj8dc]

Hanuman ❤

[@Krazyoutuber]

Kyaa karte ho meri bhi dream thi..abb puja, abhishek aur scam dekhe lagta hai kyaa hi kate honge 🤣

[@LasKumar-oj8dc]

Six ka bhi brabhab banjata hai

[@LasKumar-oj8dc]

Baba

[@Anupkumar-xw9mm]

सर लिखने पढ़ने का शौख हैं... मगर यह भ्रमित करती हैं.... क्या सही मे मैं अपने आप से छल रहा हूँ

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Block

[@baurarichichizi]

Perks of ias toh bataye hi nahi jo thumbnail mein likha tha