In this episode of "The Syllabus of Life," we have Mrs. Urvashi Prasad in conversation with IRS Ravi Kapoor.

Mrs. Urvashi Prasad is currently serving as the Director of the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) at NITI Aayog, the premier policy think tank of the Government of India.

With over 15 years of experience in health, nutrition, sanitation, gender equality, and public policy, Mrs. Urvashi has made significant contributions to these fields.

Despite being diagnosed with stage 4 ALKpositive lung cancer, an incurable condition, she has faced her journey with remarkable strength and openness.

In this episode, we talked about:

● Her Cancer journey
● How to work like a Civil Servant without clearing UPSC
● Lateral entry and role as Director of NITI Aayog
● NITI Aayog as a policy thinktank
● Trends in privatization and unemployment
● How to get a prestigious government job without clearing UPSC
● Message for UPSC students

Lastly, the importance of soft skills in life—focusing on developing empathy and kindness and managing complex emotions like grief and loss—is often overlooked but essential for personal and professional growth.

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About Ravi Kapoor:
Ravi Kapoor is an exIRS officer, competitive powerlifter, chief mentor, TEDX speaker, author. Additionally, Ravi holds an MA in clinical psychology and has chosen to focus on mentoring the next generation of civil servants.

To know more:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravikapoori...
LinkedIn:   / ravikapoor  

0:00 Trailer
0:48 Introduction
1:48 Battle with Cancer
6:00 Reason for not pursuing Civil Services
8:12 Playing the role of an IAS without clearing UPSC exam
12:30 Role of NITI Aayog
16:26 Unemployment Problem
18:51 Salary and Perks
19:47 Craze for Government Jobs
22:22 Healthcare challenges for women
28:21 The Syllabus of Life