NAREDCO Maharashtra Felicitates UPSC Achievers

05 Jun 2026 CW Team

NAREDCO Maharashtra, in collaboration with NAREDCO Pune and Yuva Utthan Foundation, recently felicitated successful UPSC candidates at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Mumbai. The initiative recognises academic excellence, resilience, and commitment to public service while inspiring aspiring civil servants nationwide.

The ceremony was attended by Shri Narayan Rane, MP and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra; Shri Satyajeet Tambe, MLC; Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Chairman Emeritus, NAREDCO Maharashtra; Shri Sanjeev Jaiswal, IAS; Shri Mallinath Jeure, IRS; and Smt. Mokshada Patil, IPS, among other government and industry leaders.

Mr. Kamlesh Thakur, President, NAREDCO Maharashtra, emphasised that UPSC achievers embody merit and perseverance, investing in India’s future leadership. Dr. Hiranandani highlighted the role of capable administrators in driving national development, while Mr. Rajan Bandelkar underscored the importance of recognising and encouraging youth talent.

The felicitation event celebrated dedication, determination, and aspirations, reflecting NAREDCO Maharashtra’s commitment to social impact, education, and youth leadership. The organisation plans further initiatives to nurture India’s next generation of public leaders in collaboration with corporates and stakeholders.

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