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Ek Ghanta Tor Bar Initiative

Ek Ghanta Tor Bar (एक घंटा तोर बर) is an initiative conceptualized for empowering both the Administration and the people till grass root levels, particularly the Students; Civil Service aspirants to begin with.

Aims and objectives of the Initiative:

1.To enable creation of better human (capital) & social capital for holistic & inclusive development of the state through effective learning, engagement and mutual empowerment of different stakeholders of Society & State.

2.To enable effective engagement and domain experts not only from Industry, Academia, Governments but also from the grass root levels of society for mutual learning, knowledge exchange and empowerment.

Program Outline:

Under the initiative, Students and aspirants from government funded coaching (UPSC, CGPSC etc.), Government Colleges, Schools and libraries etc will get mentorship, guidance and lecture by the CGS team, Toppers, the domain specialists, Civil Servants, Professors etc on voluntary basis for 1 hour in both online or offline mode as per mutual convenience.

Expected Impact & Outcomes:

1.Student & Aspirants will get high quality mentoring to secure their success in civil services examination. They may aid to the various governance efforts, schemes & initiatives, provide solution to ongoing issues and problems, with their innovative ideas and fresh outlook.

2.Capacity building (Civil Service Aspirants with Visiting cards) – In the long run, Students & Civil service aspirants can develop their domain expertise and alternative career options in their areas of interests & engagement.

3.Administration will be aided by public trust, Stronger Public outreach, Civic Engagement and Social Capital.

4.The State, NGOs, Industries and Academia also would benefit from the Aspirants engagement, Volunteering Internships and will have identified prospective human resources with matching aptitude, skills and competencies.

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Background of EK GHANTA TOR BAR (One Hour for You Initiative) Empowerment Initiative

Background of EK GHANTA TOR BAR (One Hour for You Initiative) Empowerment Initiative

Our Mentors and 100+ Experts & Faculties

Constitution ,Law , Polity , Public Administration & Governance

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Mentor & Guide

Samaan Sekhar ,Ex IAS 2002

Sekhar Sir is a Faculty of ATTAIN IAS , Nagpur. He is also a member of Movement21 People a pan-India socio-cultural organization (https://www.movement21people.org/) & Movement21 Students and serves as our inspiration , guide and mentor and acts as an Expert on Polity , Public Administration & Governance Issues.

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Chief Coordinator ,EGTB

Umesh K. Mahilani

As the Founder & CEO of CGS Raipur , Umesh acts as the Chief-Coordinator of FREE "EK GHANTA TOR BAR" ( One Hour for You) Empowerment Initiative. He also undertakes Career Guidance and acts as Faculty and Expert for Environment , Economics , Sociology , Polity , Public Administration Optional & Governance issues etc .

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Mentor & Guide

Chandan Kumar, IAS 2016

An Alumnus of JNV & ISM Dhandbad , Chandan is an Engineer & IAS Officer of Jharkhand Cadre presently serving as District-Collector of Ramgarh. He shall guide and support needy Aspirants on Essay & Law Optional Subjects and on other important Governance Issues under the Initiative time to time

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Mentor & Guide

Dr Abhishek Patel

Abhishek Sir , An Alumnus of JNU Delhi , a Veteran Civil Asrivce Aspirant and presently an Assitant Professor in Chhattisgarh serves as a guide and mentor to Aspirants on Essay , Social and Educational Issues.

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Mentor & Guide

Archana Wankhede , IAS 2019

Archana madam keeps us motivated and informed on initiatives of Union/State Governments and guides and helps needy aspirants on Essay, Ethics, Public Administration and Governance Issues.

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Mentor , Advisor & Expert

Vishwash Meshram

Vishwas Meshram an Engineer and former Joint Collector and Joint Director of Chhattisgarh Academy of Administration, Raipur , Chhattisgarh believes in the possibility of a better world characterized by equality, freedom, social justice, and comity. He works at Vigyan Ashram Kasekera and with CGS both, mentoring and educating children in maths and English, guiding PSC and UPSC aspirants, and empowering weaker sections towards dignified life.

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Resource Person & Guide

Atul Choudhari , IRTS 2018

A Deputy Commissioner, GST and Excise Department , Atul loves mentoring and guiding CSE Aspirants.His book on Public Administration Optional Subject is quite popular and helpful for Mains.

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Guide & Senior Expert

Abhey Kumar

An Alumnus of IIT Delhi , University of Auckland, New Zealand & NLU Delhi , Abhey is a Civil-Servant. Driven by a passion for Governance and Social Change, he has been guiding and teaching Civil Service aspirant for almost a decade. Asprants can talk to him on one-to-one basis to discuss their preparation, issues, ideas, doubts or whatever they have. This is especially for those who feel lack of guidance for whatever reason. Along with our EGTB Initiative here’s the link where aspirants can make appointments with him - https://abheykumar.setmore.com

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Expert & Guide

Trilochan Bariha

An Alumnus of NIT Raipur and Regional Comissioner with EPFO , Bariha Sir has been a veteran Civil Service Aspirant with multiple experience of CSE Mains and Interview . He can guide our Aspirants for APFC and UPSC on various subjects & topics including Geography , Social Security , Administration & Governance etc .

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Expert

Pratish Sinha

A Lawyer & Veternan Civil Service Aspirant , Pratish looks after legal & Civil Service issues

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Scholor & Expert

Binika Durgam

A Reserach Scholor & Faculty , Binika works with us as a Scholor & Expert on Sustainable Development Goals ,Tribal Development & Governance Issues.

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Scholor & Expert

Dr Rahul Singh

Researcher cum Academician having in-depth knowledge of Contemporary Issues in Politics and Sustainable development , Dr Rahul serves as an Scholor , Resource Person & Expert at CGS

Economics and International Relations

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Guide & Expert

CA Jitender Singh Shekhawat

A qualified CA, MBA and former Officer with Government of Rajasthan, Jitender Sir has been a veteran UPSC Aspirant with multiple Mains and Interview Experience and presently works with Columbia Africa Group. He is ready to guide and motivate needy students and Aspirants on Commerce & other areas of his expertise..

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Resource Person , Scholor & Senior Expert

RAGINI PARATE

A Ragini Parate is PhD Scholar and an Assistant Professor & in Govt. Digvijay Autonomous PG College, Rajnandgaon and shall regularly guide our needy students in her areas of expertise like Economics , Commerce , Accounting etc .

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Mentor & Guide

Tanveer Hasan , Ex IRTS

Tanveer Sir, an alumnus of JNU Delhi and former IRTS officer, teaches at ATTAIN IAS, Nagpur. He's a member of Movement21 People and Movement21 Students, helping , inspiring and guiding people and student community across the country. He's an expert for CGS on education and governance, advising on society, international relations, and governance issues..

Sociology , History and Geography , S&T ,ICT,Environment , Ecology & Climate-Change

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Advisor , Member & Expert

Sumeet Sharma

An Alumnus of NIT Raipur & Research Scholor at IIM Raipur, Sumeet works on e-governance & ICT Issues .

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Mentor & Senior Expert

Dr.Charru Malhotra, Professor

With an award winning doctoral research from IIT- Delhi on ‘Design Thinking’ and ‘eGovernance’ , Dr. Charru Malhotra is a Senior Professor in the field of ‘Digital Technologies’ , ‘Cybersecurity’ , ‘Smart Cities ‘ and ‘Tech-Policy’ with 33 years of experience working with a premier Government Institute and supporting Multilateral Organisations, Industry as well as Central and State Universities.

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Mentor & Expert

PRAVIN SINGH

Pravin Sir is distinguished Faculty nationawide for UPSC & State Services and presently teaches at KSG, Bhopal. He guides aspirants as our Guide , and Resource Person on History , Geography and contemprary Environmental Issues .

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Founder Member & Expert

Mitul Gupta

An Alumnus of NIT Trichy , a veteran civil service aspirant & a diversified faculty ; Mitul looks after Governance & Civil Service Issues.

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Mentor , Advisor & Senior Expert

Dr Piyush Verma

Currently working as Senior Advisor - Energy Governance with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), New York , Dr Piyush with his previous engagements & diversified experience with Indian Government and all across world has enriched global to local insights of Policy & Governance paradigm in areas of Energy , Climate & Sustainability. He shall be our senior Mentor & Advisor for guiding Aspirants , CGS Team and all stakeholders including Industry , Academia and Governments on above-mentioned areas.

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Resource Person & Expert

Harshit Dewangan

An alumnus of NIT Raipur , Harshit has earlier worked with Tata Steel . He is a veteran Civil Service Aspirant , Faculty & Expert with CGS .

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Founder Member & Expert

Dr. Pankaj Dhupparh

An highly experienced Faculty specializing in UPSC exam preparation currently leading Dr. Lakshmaiah IAS Study Circle, Delhi , Dr. Pankaj is known for personalized timetables, thorough evaluation, and ensuring timely and effective outcomes for over 1000 aspirants. He may guide & support CSE Aspirants on various aspects of preparation including on many GS Subjects.

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Resource Person , Scholor & Senior Expert

Vishal Vasvani

Emergency Officer with UNICEF Chhattisgarh , Vishal acts as an eminent Resource-Person for us on Education & Disaster Management areas.

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Resource Person & Expert

Vivek

Graduated from IIT Roorkee and currently posted as SDM in Firozabad , Pankaj is a veteran Civil Service Aspirant , Senior Faculty & Expert for General Studies. He has wide & rich past experience of working with premier Institutes including Vision IAS , New Delhi in framing and evaluation of Paers of General Studies & many Optional Subjects like Geography & Sociology etc.

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Founder Member & Expert

Rashmi Kujur

An alumna of NIT Raipur , Rashmi is an Assistant Professor ( Information Technology) with Government of Chhattisgarh. She has also worked with Women & Child Development Department and comes with lots of care , values and geniune mindset to empower youth specially from Tribal and Socially & Educationally backward classe. She shall guide and support Aspirants & Administration on ICT , Technology and Development Issues .

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Resource Person , Scholor & Senior Expert

Tarendra Thakur

An Alumnus of JNV & IIT Guwahati , Tarendra is a veteran Civil Service Aspirant who has written successive UPSC Mains and has cleared the CGPSC twice . At present , He is working as Naib-Tahsildar with Government of Chhattisgarh and shall guide UPSC & CGPSC Aspirants on various aspects including subjects like Geography , Anthropology etc.

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Resource Person & Expert

Dr Bhomika Shrimali

A Veterniary Doctor by qualification, Dr Bhomika has worked with Jangal Safari , Raipur and with Chhattisgarh Givernment as an Assistant Surgeon. She is a veteran Civil Service Aspirant and presently undergoing training as an Assitant Conservator of Forest ( ACF). She can guide and support Aspirants coming up from her disciplinary background along with Aspirants of UPSC & CGPSC on her areas of Interest like Wildife , Animal Health , Forest & Climate Change etc.

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Resource Person & Faculty

Chandresh Sahu

An Alumnus of NIT Raipur, a Veteran Civil Service Aspirant presently working as Sub-Divisional Officer with BSNL , Chandresh has unique command over multiple subjects like Computer Science , Information Technology , Chhattisgarh CG , Mathematics & Philosophy etc. He shall guide needy Aspirants on these areas.

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Resource Person , Scholor & Senior Expert

Prakhar Jain

An Alumnus of TISS - Tata Institute of Social Sciences , Prakhar has been working in Chhattisgarh for empowerment of Administration , Panchayati Raj and Rural & Tribal Communities perticularly for the effective implementation of Forest Rights Act (FRA) 2006 and PESA Act etc. He may guide Aspirants , Administration & Other-Stakeholders in these important issues for holistic development of Rural & Tribal areas of Chhattisgarh and entire Nation

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Resource Person & Expert

Sachin K. Roy

Once a Veteran Civil Service Aspirant presently working with Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) , Sachin has also worked as a Faculty (UPSC & SSC) for Economics , CSAT / Maths & Geography Optional etc. He shall guide needy Aspirants on above areas. .

SCHOOL EDUCATION and CAREER COUNCELLING

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Mentor & Guide

ANJU MESHRAM

Director (SBP EDUCATION ACADEMY RAIPUR) , Anju Ji shall guide on importance of values in School Education and shall guide and support needy students & aspiring teachers on important aspects and topics of her interests and expertise under the guidance series.

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Educator & Career-Counselor

B.P. Agarwal

With Masters Degree in Commerce from Ravenshaw College , Cuttack , Shri Agrawal served as a Director with a Manufacturing Co. for over 25 years. Today he is an Educator , Motivator and Career-Counselor . He is also a visiting Faculty in Jain Public School , Raipur and acts as our Resource Person & Career-Guide.

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Consultant , Advisor & Senior Expert

ATISHA BANJARE

An Alumna of IIM Bangalore & NIT Bhopal, Former Investment Facilitation Officer at CHiPS , Govt of Chhattisgarh & DGM at Idea Cellular Ltd. , Atisha works with us as a Career Consultant and Business Advisor.

ENTRANCE EXAMS , MEDICAL , ENGINEERING & HIGHER EDUCATION

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Mentor & Guide

Hemant Tandon , Hope Remedial Centre (HRC)

Hemant Sir runs Hope Remedial (HRC) at Balodabajar towards educational empowerment of most needy rural students. He also works with tourism , agriculture sector etc and serves as our inspiration , guide and mentor on Education specially on Medical Entrances (NEET). To know about his daily activites please follow his YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@nomadic_ridertandy9559 ( hyperlinked with his pic also )

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Eminent Professor, Counselor and Subject-Expert

DR. SURAJ KUMAR MUKTI

An Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical at NIT Raipur. He’s an Eminent Professor, Career Councillor, and a Renounced Expert in the Field of Mechanical Engineering and Management.

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Advisor , Resource Person & Expert

Dr. Jagpal Singh Bal

An Engineer and Deputy Direcotr with Directorate of Technical Education , Govt of Chhattisgarh ,Dr. Bal Sir is ready to guide and motivate Students and Engineers in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Administration.

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Mentor & Guide

Dr Rashmi Lata Rakesh

Dr Rashmi an Alumna & Gold Medalist from Dau Shri Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya (DSVCKV) , Anjora ,Durg serves as a Veterinary Assistant Surgeon and serves as a guide and mentor on Veterinary medicine , animal husbandry and Medical Entrances like NEET etc.

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Scientific Resource , Faculty & Expert ( Engineering & Technical Education)

Dr Ayush Agarwal

An Alumnus of IISc Banglore & NIT Raipur , Dr Ayush heads Agrawal Classes in Baloda-Bazar District of Chhattisgarh working for quality scientific education with moral values. He looks after Scientific & Technical Education , Engineering & Technology issues at CGS.

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Advisor , Resource Person & Expert

Dr.Neha Sori Aditya

An experienced dermatologist with over 11 yes of experience, Dr Neha is a well known Skin Care Specialist in Raipur and shall guide our students and shall support us in maintaining our Health in her areas of Expertise.

EMPLOYMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP & StartUps

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Resource Person & Expert

Archana B.

An Alumna of NIELIT Calicut Kerala , Archana handles the CSR Project and is a comptent Learning and Development Trainer and Placement Incharge. She works as a Resource Person & Expert with CGS

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Mentor & Guide

Gaurav Kumar , IEDS

An Engineer with diversified experience presently worling as Assistant Director with DC, MSME , Gaurav Sir serves as our Expert and guide on Entrepreneurship MSME , Energy Management Issues. He also has expertise in Environment Social Governance , Zero Defect Zero Effect , LEAN Management, Development of Rural entrepreneurship . MSME promotion ,Public Procurement Policy, Export Promotion , Entrepreneurship, Start ups and may deliver lectures on these aspects to aspirants and stakeholders time to time.

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Co-Founder

Naresh K. Banjare

Co-Founder & Chief IT Expert (Entrepreneurship & Business Development).

Motivation & Leadership

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Mentor & Guide

Vijaya Ratre , IFoS

An Indian Forest Services officer, Vijaya madam is always ready to talk about importance of All India and Forest Services and marks the importance of family, motivation and preparation strategies for the Success in Civil Services. She shall guide and help needy aspirants as and when needed in areas of her expertise.

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Senior Mentor & Trainer

Raju Arumugham

An Hubert H Humphrey Fellow (US) & Certified NLP Trainer , Ara looks after the aspects of Training , Management & Social Leadership Development areas with CGS

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Resource Person & Expert

Dr Shama Hamdani

A distinguished Clinical Psychologist, Professor AMITY & Ravishankar Uni. , Consultant at Jayswal Neco Industries , Dr Shama serves as our Academic Advisor & Counselor on Mental Health & related issues

Latest Activities

Lets have a glance over our recent activities in diffrent verticals like Education , Health , Civil Services , Governance & Sustainability Issues by CGS Raipur .

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