What I Learned Helping Aspirants Crack India’s Toughest Test | Saket Jha | TEDxYouth@DPSFaridabad

Civil Services & Social Impact - Civil services in India provide a platform for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve significant positions and bring hope to their communities [4] - Empathy and a focus on people are more important qualities for civil servants than pure efficiency [9] - The narrative that civil services should be privatized is incorrect because it overlooks the empathy and hope that civil servants bring [13][14] - Civil servants play a crucial role in bridging the gap for those who are backward with respect to both caste and class [13] Personal Fulfillment & Meaningful Contribution - Money beyond a certain point does not add value; living a meaningful life and contributing to society are more important [16] - Individuals from privileged backgrounds are choosing to leave high-paying private sector jobs to join civil services to add value and make a difference [17][18] Education & Mentorship - One-to-one personalized mentorship is becoming increasingly important in the Indian education system, replacing traditional classroom programs [23][24] - Personalized mentorship helps individuals identify and correct their weaknesses, leading to improved performance [26] - The speaker advocates for one-to-one mentorship in all aspects of life, emphasizing fault finding, course correction, and repetition [30][31]