Context: Ajay Grewal, a Head Constable with the Delhi Police, has been running a free coaching center called Vidyan Mahadan on the terrace of his house in Bahadurgarh, Haryana since 2016. He teaches general knowledge, reasoning, mathematics, English, and Hindi to over 10,000 students from economically weaker backgrounds, both in person and online, to help them prepare for government job exams.
Relevance to UPSC Ethics Syllabus and Essay Paper
- Ethics (GS4):
- Altruism and Public Service: Highlights how public servants can support society beyond official duties.
- Empathy and Compassion: Shows ethical values through free education for the underprivileged.
- Role of Civil Servants: Demonstrates civil servants’ role in nation-building and aiding marginalized groups.
- Essay Paper:
- Education and Social Mobility: Reflects the role of education in reducing inequality.
- Leadership and Motivation: Grewal’s actions inspire grassroots leadership.
- Ethical Leadership: Highlights selfless leadership in guiding students’ aspirations.
