“No power on earth can stop an idea
whose time has come.” ―Victor Hugo
There are a few government servants who
became public servants in India. They worked very hard behind the scenes for
many years in their respective areas. They came to the forefront as their
services were recognized by the leaders at the top. Let us look at some of them.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was a great
scientist who was a tough task master. He spent four decades as a scientist and
science administrator, mainly at the Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He dedicated
his life to science and technology. His services were recognized by top leaders
in India. He was elevated to the post of President. He set a goal of conducting
500,000 one-on-one meetings with young people over the course of his five-year
term. He added dignity and grace to the post, and finally became a People’s
President in India.
Dr. Manmohan Singh was an economist.
He was spotted by P.V. Narasimha Rao who elevated him as the Finance Minister
of India. Dr. Singh was the architect of India's reforms programme. He played a
crucial role when India’s economy was on the brink of bankruptcy. He introduced
economic reforms with the support of late P.V. Narasimha Rao. He was
subsequently elevated as the Prime Minister of India. History will remember
that a Sikh (Dr. Manmohan Singh) who was nominated for Prime Ministership by a
Christian Congress president (Sonia Gandhi) and sworn in by a Muslim President
(Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam).
S. Radhakrishnan was an academician. Top
leaders recongised his intellectual contributions to the area of education. He was
elevated to the post of President whose birthday is celebrated as the ‘Teachers
Day’ in India.
Ekkadu Srinivasan Lakshmi Narasimhan
was an IPS officer from Andhra Pradesh cadre who became the Director of the
Intelligence Bureau. He was elevated as
the Governor of Chhattisgarh. Presently he is the Governor of Andhra Pradesh
and Telangana State. He is non-controversial who added an immense value to the
post of Governor.
All these leaders were in the backseat
as government servants contributing their best in their own spheres
consistently. Finally, their services were recognized, and elevated as public
servants. Hence, contribute your best to your domain relentlessly. Add value
seriously and sincerely. You will be noticed and recognized by others. You will
be able to reach your pinnacle position to make a difference to the society.
“I know the price of success:
dedication, hard work, and a devotion to the things you want to see happen.” ―Frank
Lloyd Wright
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