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India.com
4 days ago
- General
- India.com
THIS village of India is known as ‘UPSC factory, has 75 households with 47 IAS and IPS officers; not located in Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, the state is…
Representational Image/File UPSC village: Millions of aspirants from across the length and breadth of India sit in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE)– one of the toughest recruitment exams in the country– each year in hopes of fulfilling their dream of joining civil services by becoming IAS, IFS, or IPS officers. But did you know there is a tiny village in Uttar Pradesh, home to a small population of just 4,000 people, which has the distinction of producing the highest number of IAS and IPS officers in India? Where is the 'UPSC village'? Madhopatti, a small village in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district, has churned out as many as 47 civil servants, including IAS, PCS and IPS officers. The village has a total of 75 households and a population of just over 4,000, and each home has at least one high-ranking officer. Apart from civil services, Madhopatti natives also occupy top post in ISRO, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, and the World Bank. According to media reports, the person from Madhopatti village to crack the UPSC exam and join civil services, was Indu Prakash Singh, who became an IFS officer in 1952. Three years later, Vinay Kumar Singh– who later served as the Chief Secretary of Bihar– became the village's first IAS officer when he aced UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) in 1955. Why Madhopatti produces so many IAS, IPS officers? As per various reports, there exists a unique passion for civil services in Madhopatti, and young students in the village begin preparing for USPC CSE soon after finishing high school. This early start and a clear goal to enter civil services, allows these young boys and girls to focus on their objective and prepare accordingly and meticulously. Madhopatti is home to some of the top IAS officers since India's independence, several of whom have occupied top posts in Central and State governments, including Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and Chief Minister's Office (CMO). In another remarkable laurel for this sleepy little hamlet, four siblings from the village cleared UPSC CSE to become IAS and IPS officers. The village is also home to Dr. Gyanu Mishra, who was an ISRO scientist, and Janmejay Singh, who has worked in the World Bank.
News18
14-05-2025
- Health
- News18
Etawah Safari Park Closed To Tourists Amid Bird Flu Scare, Safety Protocol Issued
Last Updated: Etawah Safari Park will remain closed from May 14–20 after a tigress in Gorakhpur tested positive for bird flu The renowned Etawah Safari Park in Uttar Pradesh, home to the largest population of Asiatic lions in India, will remain closed to tourists from May 14 to May 20 following a confirmed case of avian influenza (bird flu). The decision comes in the wake of a tigress's death at Shaheed Ashfaqulla Zoological Park in Gorakhpur on May 6, which later tested positive for the virus. Dr Anil Kumar Patel, Director of Etawah Safari Park, announced on Tuesday that the closure is a precautionary measure to protect wildlife and prevent any potential spread of infection. The tigress's sample had been sent to a laboratory in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, where it tested positive for avian influenza. In light of the incident, a lion at Etawah Safari Park, known as the Pataudi lion, was transferred to Kanpur Zoo due to serious illness, raising further concerns. To contain the outbreak and safeguard animals, the park management has issued a strict set of biosafety protocols. Key Guidelines For Staff Monitoring And Response Regional Forest Officer of Etawah will deploy three inspection teams to monitor the park premises daily, especially for any cases of deceased wild or free-ranging birds. These teams will report any such findings immediately, and regular sanitisation of the Safari Park will be ensured. Deputy Director Dr Vinay Kumar Singh has stressed that strict compliance with all protocols is mandatory and warned that any negligence will be dealt with seriously. Etawah Safari Park, a major tourist attraction, houses: The park's closure underscores growing concerns over the spread of avian flu among India's wildlife sanctuaries and zoological parks. First Published:
