Alumnus Tarun Nayak (IPS), batch of 2002-2006 gave a talk on Journey from IIIT to Government on 10 November and interacted with the students.
Tarun was at IIITH from 2002 – 2006 and was inducted into IPS in 2009. He is currently commandant – Hawk Force PHQ Bhopal. He was earlier SP in Ashok Nagar district, Neemuch, Seoni and Sidhi and Commandant in Special Armed Force Battalion in Indore and Mandla. A diligent officer with great passion for his work, Tarun was happy to interact with the faculty, staff and students and share his experiences. He talked about his time at IIITH, and on how he quit his well paying job after a mere month in order to pursue his goal of becoming a Civil Servant. He spoke about the difficulties faced by him due to lack of guidance from seniors or relatives and how he stuck to his calling despite the lack of understanding and support from many who were against his choice. He clarified the myths and realities of the UPSC exams and gave many useful tips for those who aspire to follow this path. He urged students to follow their passion boldly and achieve their dreams. It was an informal session with lots of interesting personal and professional anecdotes and a candid Q&A after with the students.