The present generation of students should not halt at temporary success or failure which would distract them achieving their goal. On the other hand, self confidence and perseverance will bring them to their desired success, said Dr Subhankar Mahapatra, 46th rank holder in this year Civil Services Examinations and topper from Odisha.
He was felicitated by the Principal, DAV Chandrasekharpur in presence of coordinator, supervisors and student representatives in the interactive programme here.
An alumnus of the DAV Chandrasekharpur, Subhankar secured the first position at the national level in Class X CBSE Examination in 2006 andpassed Class XII Science in 2008. Emphasizing upon quality over quantity in all aspects, he advised the students to be service orientated to harvest the real fruit of education in their lives.
Subhankar expressed his gratitude to the school Principal Dr KC Satapathy and teachers for their blessings and timely guidance which could lead to landmark achievement in his life while narrating his experience during school days.