Read Kuvempu’s literature before becoming government officers: Ravi D. Channannavar
Senior IPS officer Ravi D. Channannavar advised government job aspirants to read Rashtrakavi Kuvempu's literature to understand society, equality, and social justice, emphasizing that literature is crucial for becoming a people-friendly administrator. Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar also encouraged creativity for administrative officers. This advice was given at a training camp for KPSC and KEA examinations organized by Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) in Mysuru.
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This highlights the importance of ethical and socially conscious leadership in public service, suggesting that a holistic understanding beyond laws is essential for effective governance and public welfare in India. It promotes the idea that cultural and literary knowledge can enhance administrative capabilities.
Senior IPS officer Ravi D. Channannavar on Saturday advised aspirants preparing for government jobs to read the literature of Rashtrakavi Kuvempu before becoming administrative officers.
He was speaking at the valedictory function of a training camp for KPSC and KEA examinations organised by the Competitive Examination Training Centre of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) in Mysuru.
Emphasising the relationship between literature and administration, Mr. Channannavar referred to Kuvempu’s renowned plays “Beralgē Koral”, “Smashana Kurukshetra” and “Shudra Tapaswi”. He said an officer who merely studied laws and administered authority could not become a truly people-friendly administrator.
“Before becoming an officer, one must understand the pulse of society, equality and social justice. Kuvempu’s literature can serve as a guide in developing this understanding,” he said.
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