Karnataka govt spent Rs 6.2cr to train IAS, IPS aspirants; Only 4 of 892 cleared prelims
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government spent Rs 6.2 crore to establish coaching centres and train IAS and IPS aspirants from the Kalyana Karnataka region. However, only four out of 892 beneficiaries from the first batch in 2021-22 cleared the preliminary stage of the Civil Services Exam (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
The government paid Rs 5.4 crore to hire four coaching institutes to train candidates across six districts and spent an additional Rs 83.2 lakh on a monthly stipend of Rs 6,000 for each trainee.
This information was revealed by an internal audit of the IAS/KAS training programme implemented by the Kalyana Karnataka Human Resource, Agricultural and Cultural Society (KKHRACS). The audit was conducted by the Karnataka Monitoring and Evaluation Authority. According to the assessment report published in June 2024 and cited by Times of India on Tuesday, only 64 of the interviewed candidates (13%) opted to appear for the CSE, while the remaining 430 candidates (87%) did not attend the IAS exams for which they had received intensive training.
“About 36.8% of the sample size attended the training for the entire period. However, the accounts revealed that the stipend was disbursed to 85.2% of the trainees,” the audit found.
The study further identified several factors contributing to the poor performance, including limited access to online resources due to poor telecom networks. Training sessions were conducted in both online and offline formats while previously adhering to Covid protocols.
Trainees also highlighted issues such as a lack of smartphones, insufficient mobile data for lengthy training sessions, and subpar training content. “Some revealed that their target was KAS as they were convinced that the training for the UPSC exam would yield positive results in the KPSC exam,” the study stated, as cited by the news outlet.
The study mentioned that 69% of the trainees wrote other competitive exams, with nearly 17% successfully clearing those, despite the training being specifically aimed to excel in IAS/IPS.
Based on the findings, the evaluation authority recommended that the government conduct these training programs regularly over a longer duration to improve success rates. They also suggested increasing the monthly stipend and ensuring timely payments, taking into account inflation and rising living costs.
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Father responds to age fraud allegations against IPL history's youngest buy 13 yr old Vaibhav Suryav
New Delhi (PTI): When Sanjiv Suryavanshi sold his farm land to fund his 10-year-old son Vaibhav's cricketing aspirations, little did he know that within three years the boy would be scripting history.
During the second and final day of the IPL mega auction in Jeddah, Vaibhav, at 13 years and eight months, became the youngest cricketer ever to be picked by a franchise as Rajasthan Royals bought him for Rs 1.10 crore.
Sanjiv, who owned farm land in his native Motipur village which is 15kms from Samastipur town in Bihar, was lost for words.
"Woh ab sirf humra bituwa nahi pura Bihar ka bituwa hai (He is not just my son now but entire Bihar's son)," Sanjiv told PTI over phone as his son is currently in Dubai for the U-19 Asia Cup.
"My son has worked hard. At the age of 8 years, he excelled at U-16 district trials. I would take him for his cricket coaching to Samastipur and then take him back," he recalled the days of hardships.
So were his finances in place as cricket is an investment?
"Not just investment, it's big investment. Aapko kya bataye humne toh apna zameen tak bech diya. Abhi bhi halat pura sudhra nahi (I have sold my land. Financial issues are still there)."
When asked about the controversies regarding Vaibhav's actual age which many believe is 15 years, the father was quick to clarify.
"When he was 8 and half years old he first appeared for BCCI bone test. He has already played India U-19. We don't fear anyone. He can again undergo age test," he sounded defiant.
Sanjiv said that Bihar Cricket Association president Rakesh Tiwary's "blessings" have always helped Vaibhav in his journey.
"Rakesh ji ka ashirwaad raha hai bahoot (Rakesh ji's blessings are there)."
His base price in the auction was Rs. 30 lakh and Delhi Capitals made the opening bid. RR entered the fray at Rs. 35 lakh and eventually got the better of DC to get the player on board.
So how did this bidding war happened?
"Rajasthan Royals had called him for trials in Nagpur. Vikram Rathour sir (batting coach) gave a match situation where he had to score 17 in an over. Bituwa ne 3 chakka mara. Trials mein aat chakka aur char chauwaa mara (He smashed three sixes. At trials, he hit eight sixes and four fours)," the father claimed proudly.
For a 13-year-old, it can be very difficult to understand what it means to earn a crore. So how does he plan to keep his young son away from monetary discussions?
"He just wants to play cricket and nothing else. A few years back he loved Doremon, not anymore," Sanjiv said.
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BCA president Tiwary was all praise for the prodigy after his 1.10 crore bid for RR.
"Vaibhav Suryavanshi's incredible achievement at such a young age fills us with immense pride," Tiwary said in a statement.
"His journey from Bihar to the IPL is a reflection of his talent, hard work, and determination. The Bihar Cricket Association has always believed in nurturing young talent, and Vaibhav's success highlights the cricketing potential in our state.
"We are confident he will continue to shine and inspire aspiring cricketers across Bihar and beyond. I congratulate Vaibhav and his family."
