PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Haridwar
Patanjali has announced the launching of ‘Patanjali Civil Services Academy’ which is designed to prepare youngsters for elite services such as IAS, IPS and other central services officers. It claims that these officers will be grounded in Indian values, modern science and a spirit of national service.
The academy aims to transform the administrative landscape of India by blending ancient wisdom with contemporary governance requirements.
Swami Ramdev said that national character should be built through ‘Virasat and Vigyan’ and emphasized that while India is governed by the constitution, the execution of laws depends entirely on the character of the officers. “Education is the greatest constructive work in the world because it builds the mind, character and leadership. The academy follows a Tri-Education” model—a trinity of knowledge represented by spiritual wisdom, administrative excellence and academic rigor—comparable to the union of the Rig, Yajur and Sama Vedas. The curriculum aligns with the NEP and the Indian Knowledge System focusing on Virasat and Vigyan and Bodhi and Shodh,’’ he said.
He added that in the academy, Yoga and Pranayama will be integrated to build the ‘Atma Bal and ‘Mano Bal (mental strength) necessary for high-stakes governance.
Former IAS officer NP Singh further elaborated on Swami Ramdev’s vision by emphasizing the need to decolonize the administrative mindset. He said that there is a need for a paradigm shift in Indian administration. He said that the current bureaucratic structure often suffers from a ‘colonial consciousness inherited from the 1835 education system, which was designed to rule and regulate rather than serve. “We must move from a mind-set of rulers to one of ‘trustees’,’’ he said.
The academy will be led by renowned educator Awadh Ojha. He said that the academy’s primary goal is awakening wisdom rather than merely cramming information into students. “We want to develop the thinking capacity of aspirants and their ability to understand interdisciplinary connections,” Ojha explained. He emphasized a common sense intellectual approach to handling administrative challenges and a focus on ‘to-the-point’ communication. He informed that the academy would align with the best teachers from Delhi and other education hubs to ensure top-tier preparation.
