Mungeli, Chhattisgarh: The Forest Division Office in Mungeli on Thursday organized a special felicitation ceremony to honor Gurudayal Jangde, who secured an impressive All India Rank 105 in the highly competitive Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Jangde’s remarkable achievement has brought pride not only to Mungeli district but also to the entire state of Chhattisgarh. The event witnessed the presence of forest department officials, employees, and family members, who congratulated the young achiever and extended their best wishes for his future administrative career.
Speaking during the ceremony, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Abhinav Kumar welcomed Gurudayal Jangde and his family members and praised his dedication and hard work. He stated that the Indian Forest Service is not merely a government job but a significant responsibility toward society, environmental conservation, and national service.
“Young officers like Gurudayal Jangde become agents of positive change in society. Their success inspires thousands of aspirants preparing for competitive examinations,” Kumar said.
The DFO further emphasized that clearing a prestigious examination like the IFS requires tremendous dedication, but serving society and protecting forests and the environment demand even greater commitment and responsibility.
He added that as an upcoming civil servant, Gurudayal Jangde will now play a crucial role in forest conservation, environmental protection, and sustainable development initiatives across the country.
Officials and staff members of the Forest Department congratulated Jangde for his outstanding accomplishment and wished him a successful and impactful administrative career ahead.
The achievement has sparked celebrations and pride across the region, with many young students and competitive exam aspirants drawing inspiration from Jangde’s success story. Local residents described his accomplishment as a motivating example of how determination, discipline, and perseverance can help youth from smaller districts achieve national-level success.
The Indian Forest Service is considered one of India’s most prestigious civil services, with candidates undergoing a rigorous selection process through the UPSC examination system. Securing a top rank in the examination is regarded as a major academic and professional milestone.
Gurudayal Jangde’s success is expected to encourage more youth from Chhattisgarh to pursue careers in civil services and contribute toward environmental governance and public administration.
