MLA asks students to aim for civil services, contribute to nation-building

Udupi MLA encourages students to pursue civil service exams alongside careers in medicine and engineering, honoring schools with top results.

Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna on Tuesday asked students to also focus on preparing for civil service examinations while showing interest in pursuing careers in medicine and engineering.

He was speaking at a function organised by the Department of School Education and Literacy in Udupi to felicitate schools which recorded 100% results in SSLC examinations of 2022-23 and 2023-24. The schools comprised government, government-aided private and private schools.

The MLA said that students should also aspire to become IAS and IPS officials to contribute to nation-building.

He stated that teachers of Udupi district have been supporting students in their academic pursuits. Students also worked hard. Hence, the district is at the forefront in the education sector.

Udupi Deputy Commissioner K. Vidyakumari stated that during her visits to schools, she observed students studying with interest even during late evening hours. Teachers in the district involved themselves in various ways to improve the schools’ results. Both students and teachers should maintain the lead that the district has held in the Class 10 results, she said.

Swasti Kamath, Nidhi Pai and Sai Sparsha, who topped in the State in Class 10 results in the examination held in 2025 were felicitated on the occasion.

In all, 147 schools which scored 100% results during 2022-23 and 2023-24 were honoured with a cash prize and a memento each.