Motivational Talk by IAS Topper Mr. Karthik Panigrahi for student of Rourkela
By Mahendra Kumar Daejee
Rourkela,July 4: A Motivational Talk with Mr. Karthik Panigrahi, IAS topper of Odisha was organised for students of Rourkela at Ispat English Medium School, Sector – 20 on 3rd July 2022. Mr. P K Dash, GM In-charge (Town Services) was the Chief Guest while Mr. M K Agarwal, GM (Town Services) was the Guest of Honour on the occasion. Around 350 students of Class – X, XI and XII from 17 different schools of Rourkela took part in the session.
Addressing the students Mr. Dash appreciated the efforts of the Education Department in holding such motivational talks and encouraged the students to pursue their goals with single minded devotion.
Citing vivid examples from his life, Mr. Panigrahi talked about the importance of vision, discipline, ways of studying and preparing for various examinations, proactiveness and ways of handling failure and success. He urged the students to be focussed towards the goal and work towards it and consider failure as the pillar of success rather than the end of a career.
In the interaction session, that followed the talk, the students came up with inquisitive questions about the life, purpose and journey of Mr. Panigrahi. The discussions brought about interesting facts, insights and tips for the students to emulate.
At the outset Dr Banmali Kar, Senior Manager (Education) and Principal, IEMS, Sector-20 delivered the welcome address and spoke about Rourkela Steel Plant and the glorious history of the school. Mr. Kangar Naik, AGM & Principal (IVM) proposed a formal vote of thanks. Ms. Aradhana Pattnaik, student of Class – XII (IEMS, Sector – 20) anchored the programme.
