Tathastu ICS Holds Guru Samvad 2026
On Teachers' Day, 7 September 2026, Tathastu Institute of Civil Services (Tathastu ICS) organized Guru Samvad 2026 in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The event honoured teachers and mentors as architects of the nation’s future and featured a distinguished gathering of over 100 dignitaries.
The Chief Guest was Union Minister Shri Chirag Paswan, Minister of Food Processing Industries, who shared personal experiences of adversity, stressing that setbacks are pauses, not stops, and urging youth to build resilience as India moves toward a “Viksit Bharat.” The Guest of Honour was Hon’ble Justice J.K. Maheshwari, former Supreme Court Judge, who highlighted that a nation’s greatest asset is the character of its young citizens and placed the teacher at the centre of that journey.
Other notable attendees included:
- N.N.D. Dubey, Former Deputy Inspector General, Border Security Force
- Shri K.C. Jain, Retired Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax
- Shri Hemant Jain, Group Managing Director, KLJ Group of Companies
- Shri Rakesh Asthana, Retired IPS Officer and Former Police Commissioner of Delhi
- Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari, IAS, Principal Secretary, Food Processing
These leaders interacted freely with students throughout the day, participating in panel discussions, interactive sessions, and cultural performances.
Dr. Tanu Jain, ex‑civil servant, Founder and author of Tathastu ICS, hosted the programme. She emphasized the institute’s conviction that a student should never choose between a degree and a dream. Tathastu ICS offers Integrated BA + UPSC, MA + UPSC, and MBA + UPSC three‑year programmes, along with GS Foundation programmes, enabling students to graduate while receiving syllabus‑aligned preparation in General Studies, optional subjects, answer writing, and personality development, thereby saving valuable years.
The institute highlighted its impact: it has mentored over 5,000 aspirants and achieved more than 400 UPSC selections across its various programmes. The event concluded with the felicitation of teachers and a collective resolve that India’s progress will rest on the strength of its educators and the courage of its youth.
About Tathastu ICS
Tathastu ICS is a leading civil‑services preparation institute founded by Dr. Tanu Jain, with campuses in New Delhi, Greater Noida, and Indore. It is known for its integrated BA/MA/MBA + UPSC programmes and foundation courses, having guided thousands of candidates toward successful civil‑service careers. For more information, visit tathastuics.com.