Career guidance session titled “Exploring Careers in Defence” held at Bearys Academy of Learning
Mangaluru: A career guidance session titled “Exploring Careers in Defence: Opportunities and Preparation” was held at Bearys Academy of Learning (BAL), Bearys Knowledge Campus, Innoli, on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The programme aimed to guide and motivate students from diverse academic streams to explore career opportunities in the Indian defence services.
The session was inaugurated by Syed Mohamed Beary, Chairman of Bearys Academy of Learning, who delivered the opening remarks. He highlighted the valuable work done by Anees Kutty, Founder and Director of Anees Defence Career Institute (ADCI), Pune, in mentoring and preparing youth for careers in the armed forces.
Beary observed that many young graduates from Mangaluru often seek employment in Gulf countries after completing their studies. Drawing a comparison between conventional jobs and defence careers, he said that serving in the armed forces brings immense pride not only to the individual but also to the entire family.
He further remarked that a majority of personnel in the Indian defence forces hail from northern parts of the country, and it is time for youth from southern India, particularly from Dakshina Kannada to take active interest in this sector. Citing the example of Kodagu, a region known for its significant representation in the armed forces, he urged students from the coastal belt to follow suit. He also encouraged female students to explore various roles and opportunities available in the defence sector.
The keynote session was conducted by Anees Kutty, who has over 36 years of experience as a Defence Career Counsellor. Through a detailed two-hour interactive presentation, he explained different career pathways in the defence sector, covering examinations such as NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and SSB, and discussed career prospects in premier institutions like ISRO, DRDO, Agniveer, RMS, RIMC, and Sainik Schools.
Kutty also elaborated on how various engineering specializations can help candidates qualify for technical and research roles within the defence services. He highlighted the scholarships and government-sponsored programmes available for aspiring candidates, emphasizing that both the government and the defence forces provide financial and institutional support for education and training before official recruitment.
He reminded students that success in the defence sector demands passion, consistency, and perseverance, noting that the preparation process is long and requires dedication and discipline.
In his concluding remarks and presidential address, Syed Mohamed Beary announced three major commitments for Bearys Academy of Learning: Establishment of a National Cadet Corps (NCC) unit at the campus, Appointment of a Colonel as campus administrator, who will also provide SSB training to students, Setting up of a Defence Career Counselling Centre within the campus to assist students aspiring for defence services.
The programme was hosted by Joyson Miranda. Dr. Manjur Basha, Principal of Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Mangaluru, welcomed the gathering, while Abdul Latif, Principal of Bearys Pre-University College (BIPUC), proposed the vote of thanks.
Dr. Sadaf, Administrator of Anees Defence Career Institute, and Prof. Mohamed Sinan, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at BIT and the coordinator of the event, were present on the dais.
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Chhattisgarh govt enforces austerity measures, restricts foreign travel and cuts convoy vehicles
Raipur (PTI): The Chhattisgarh government on Saturday rolled out a set of austerity measures, including restricted use of convoy vehicles for the chief minister, ministers and heads of state-run bodies, besides curbs on foreign travel at government expense.
The state has decided to implement the cost-saving steps with immediate effect to ensure efficient management of financial resources and discipline in public spending, said a directive issued by Finance Secretary Rohit Yadav.
The move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for austerity amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
The order said that only essential vehicles should be used in the convoys of the CM, ministers and office-bearers of corporations, boards and commissions, while ensuring restrained use of other government resources.
It also directed departments to take steps for a phased conversion of all official vehicles into electric vehicles in order to promote the use of EVs.
As part of fuel-saving measures, expenditure on petrol and diesel for government vehicles should be kept to a minimum, the directive said.
Vehicle pooling arrangements should also be implemented for officials of departments travelling to the same destination, it added.
The order further stated that foreign travel of government employees at state expenses will be completely prohibited except under extremely unavoidable circumstances. In such cases, prior approval of the CM will be mandatory.
To reduce administrative expenditure, departments have been instructed to hold physical meetings preferably only once a month and encourage virtual and online meetings. Regular departmental review meetings should compulsorily be conducted through video conferencing, it said.
The government also stressed the need for energy conservation in its offices, directing that all electrical equipment, including lights, fans, air-conditioners and computers, must be switched off after office hours.
The directive will remain effective till September 30 this year.
Amid the war involving the US, Israel and Iran, Modi has suggested reducing petrol and diesel consumption, using metro rail services in cities, carpooling, increased use of EVs, utilising railway services for parcel movement and working from home to conserve foreign exchange.
