<p>Civil Services Exam 2011 toppers Shena Aggarwal, an AIIMS alumna and Prince Dhawan, an IIT-D graduate said they will serve the country with dedication.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Aggarwal got the first rank while Dhawan came as a 3rd rank-holder. “Being an officer of Indian Administrative Services, one has a broader framework. I will get to do ground work among people and solve their issues,” said Aggarwal.<br /><br />However, she rated time spent at AIIMS as one of the best in her life. “The period in AIIMS is the most memorable one. That is the period of grooming and that is the time when we frame our ideas and thoughts. One is freshly out of school and enters college,” said she.<br /><br />Aggarwal, who graduated from AIIMS in December 2009, was a bright student. She got a gold medal for the best student in the final year. After completing her course, she worked as a junior resident before starting her preparation for civil services. This was her third attempt. “Coming from medical fraternity, I have realised that people do not have access to basic amenities like sanitation, clean water and basic healthcare. I would like to contribute towards meeting those demands of the people,” said the topper to Deccan Herald.<br /><br />Realising that she has added responsibility being a woman, she said, “Being a woman I can understand the problems that my female counterparts face as they have to keep proving themselves, the way I have to.”<br /><br />For 22-year-old Prince Dhawan, who graduated from IIT-D last year, the goals were clear from the beginning. <br /><br />As congratulatory calls kept ringing, Dhawan said, “My hard work and systematic studying paid off. I was extremely confident that burning midnight oil was the only way to sure shot success.” But he confessed that he was feeling bad for two of his friends who were not selected.<br /><br />“I will be completely happy when next year they also get a seat,” he said. Being a son of an Indian Revenue Services officer, Dhawan said his inspiration came from home. Dhawan, who is from Chandigarh, said civil services was a natural career choice for him. “My parents always encouraged me to follow my calling and I wanted to walk into my father’s footsteps,” he stated.<br /><br />Talking about his future plans, he said, “My plans for the future are whatever tasks are given to me I will do them efficiently and sincerely. There is no contradiction between studying in IIT and sitting for UPSC because IIT prepared me to use my skills and knowledge while giving this exam. I am open to multiple opportunities in life. Whatever post i get i will be glad to contribute to the society.”</p>
<p>Civil Services Exam 2011 toppers Shena Aggarwal, an AIIMS alumna and Prince Dhawan, an IIT-D graduate said they will serve the country with dedication.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Aggarwal got the first rank while Dhawan came as a 3rd rank-holder. “Being an officer of Indian Administrative Services, one has a broader framework. I will get to do ground work among people and solve their issues,” said Aggarwal.<br /><br />However, she rated time spent at AIIMS as one of the best in her life. “The period in AIIMS is the most memorable one. That is the period of grooming and that is the time when we frame our ideas and thoughts. One is freshly out of school and enters college,” said she.<br /><br />Aggarwal, who graduated from AIIMS in December 2009, was a bright student. She got a gold medal for the best student in the final year. After completing her course, she worked as a junior resident before starting her preparation for civil services. This was her third attempt. “Coming from medical fraternity, I have realised that people do not have access to basic amenities like sanitation, clean water and basic healthcare. I would like to contribute towards meeting those demands of the people,” said the topper to Deccan Herald.<br /><br />Realising that she has added responsibility being a woman, she said, “Being a woman I can understand the problems that my female counterparts face as they have to keep proving themselves, the way I have to.”<br /><br />For 22-year-old Prince Dhawan, who graduated from IIT-D last year, the goals were clear from the beginning. <br /><br />As congratulatory calls kept ringing, Dhawan said, “My hard work and systematic studying paid off. I was extremely confident that burning midnight oil was the only way to sure shot success.” But he confessed that he was feeling bad for two of his friends who were not selected.<br /><br />“I will be completely happy when next year they also get a seat,” he said. Being a son of an Indian Revenue Services officer, Dhawan said his inspiration came from home. Dhawan, who is from Chandigarh, said civil services was a natural career choice for him. “My parents always encouraged me to follow my calling and I wanted to walk into my father’s footsteps,” he stated.<br /><br />Talking about his future plans, he said, “My plans for the future are whatever tasks are given to me I will do them efficiently and sincerely. There is no contradiction between studying in IIT and sitting for UPSC because IIT prepared me to use my skills and knowledge while giving this exam. I am open to multiple opportunities in life. Whatever post i get i will be glad to contribute to the society.”</p>
