Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 199 words written
Opening · a definition
Indian concept of "giving it back" is a form of gratitude which means having sense of thankfulness for what one has recieved from society and thus reciprocating back by working for welfare of society.
(eg.) Kannada Actor Raj Kumar use to make frequent visit to London to study about metro rail & suggest Karnataka Government required measures for Namma Metro. He use to spend his own money for these trips.
Body · points
Relevance for civil servants
① Dedication toward Public service → (eg.) Sudhakar Sindhe died at age of 23 by serving people during COVID through non-stop inspection of services by Government hospital.
② Compassion for weaker section of society eg. following Gandhiji's Talisman idea.
③ Acting as Positive Role model for youths eg. Anand Kumar IAS use to teach children from unprivileged background in his free time.
④ Innovation & going beyond call of duty eg. Anu Garg IAS Odisha cadre imported cheap materials for providing electricity to backward district of Keonjhar eg. Pame Armstrong crowdfunded to build 100 km road.
⑤ Public Interest over Private Interest
Close · a way forward
The concept of giving it back is relevant for every member of society for development of India in "Kartavya Kaal" through "Jan Bhagidari"