CELEBRATING the rising prominence of Madhya Pradesh in the national administrative landscape, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Monday felicitated 61 successful candidates from the State who cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025. Addressing the achievers at the Kushabhau Thakre Auditorium, the Chief Minister described them as the ‘craftsmen’ of a self-reliant India who will lead the nation’s administration when it marks its Centenary of Independence in 2047. Highlighting the shifting trend in competitive exams, Dr Yadav noted that the success of candidates from smaller towns like Sohagpur and Sironj, many of whom studied in Government institutions, shatters the myth that elite city-based coaching is a prerequisite for success. He emphasised that the increased presence of MP’s youth in the UPSC is a matter of immense pride, reflecting a changing picture of the State’s intellectual and grit-driven potential. The Chief Minister urged the newly-selected officers to bridge the gap between policy and implementation. “Success brings responsibility,” he remarked, cautioning that while high ranks are commendable, the true test lies in being sensitive, hardworking, and innovative on the field.

 

He cited the inspiring example of Akshat Baldwa, who secured the 173rd rank despite being visually impaired, proving that clear goals can overcome any physical challenge. The Chief Minister placed a special emphasis on the empowerment of the State’s daughters, noting that their success is a living testament to the growing resilience of women in the region. This sentiment was echoed by Prachi Chauhan, a farmer’s daughter who secured the 260th rank. She remarked that her journey from a humble village to the UPSC stage serves as a vibrant proof of a changing Madhya Pradesh and the support provided to women under the current leadership. During the event, Dr Yadav launched a digital booklet titled ‘Madhya Pradesh ki Pratibhaon ka Parcham’ and a short film documenting the candidates’ journeys. To mark the martyrdom day of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, he reminded the youth that while the martyrs gave India ‘Swaraj’ (self-rule), it is now the duty of the bureaucracy to establish ‘Suraj’ (good governance) through integrity and the principle of ‘Antyodaya’, serving the last person in the queue.