New Delhi: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh met the three toppers of Civil Services Examination 2015, Tina Dabi, Athar Aamir Ul Shafi Khan and Jasmeet Singh Sandhu here today.

Congratulating the three icons for achieving the meritorious distinction, Dr Jitendra Singh said that there has been a sudden upsurge of women power in Civil Services. He said, in the last year’s exam, 4 out of 6 toppers were girls and this year, 2 out of 4 toppers are also girls.

The Minister said that the States like Jammu & Kashmir which, till few years ago, complained of not having enough number of direct IAS officers, will also feel gratified as more and more number of candidates from J&K are now making it to the Civil Services and also requesting for home cadre.

Wishing Tina, Athar and Jasmeet best of career, Dr Jitendra Singh said, they have 30 to 35 years to serve which is a long period, during which many Ministers and many Governments will come and go, but they would have to shoulder the responsibility of maintaining continuity in services.

Shri Sanjay Kothari, Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training and senior officers of the department in addition to the parents of the above mentioned toppers were also present.