Rajasthani Writer and IAS Officer Dr. Jitendra Kumar Soni in collaboration with Kavishala Talks

Honorable Jitendra Kumar Soni was born in 29th of Nov,1981 is an Indian civil servant, a Rajasthani and Hindi writer and translator.

Popular Books written by him:

• Regmal , Hindi Poetry Collection
• Rankhaar, Rajasthani Poetry
• ADIOS , Dhai Aakhar Ki Dhai Kahaniyan, Hindi Short stories
• Yadavri , Diary
• Umeedon Ke Chirag , Hindi Poetry Collection

How do you prepare for UPSC exam and stay motivated for writing in Hindi ?

Dr. Jitendra Kumar Soni speaks to Ankur Mishra at Kavishala talks about his initial years that led to taking up a career in the IAS and the challenging but immensely fulfilling role of being a hindi writer with key responsibilities of making a direct impact on society.

Inspiring young students, an IAS is not just a job but a way of life. The Indian Administrative Service needs enthusiastic individuals who serve the nation and make our country proud.

Jitendra Sir put a light on your background and education?

Let me start at the beginning I did my M.A. in Political Science, Philosophy & Public Policy and obtained my Ph.D. in Political Science from Rajasthan University, Jaipur.

Being a district collector for Jalore district in Rajasthan in 2014, and initiated a programme to sanitation, education and health in the district through community involvement. By 2016 I had moved to Jhalawar district, where I served as collector and district magistrate until December 2018.

My family placed a premium on education. I grew up with the responsibility of high expectations with my academical growth was taken for granted. I was a nerd long before the word was even invented.

To the chagrin of my mentors teacher, my love for Humanities won; and I chose an Economics-English-History-Ethics combination. Credit goes to my parents; not only did they support my choice of a higher education at that time and write how I felt.

In my life, serendipity and making choice have both played a role. Unlike my career in the IAS which, in hindsight, was brought about by a series of fortuitous events, trivial as it may seem to a real life-determining choice. Discovering vast culture was the extent of my horizon and ambition every time, was as far as I could dream.

What encourages you to bring offbeat, unconventional and unique thinking in your Writing?