IIT Madras Alumnus Raju Narayana Swamy Rejects MIT for IAS Career
IIT topper rejected MIT offer, became IAS officer: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu remembers classmate
Hindustan Times
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Sridhar Vembu, founder of Zoho, reminisced about his IIT Madras classmate Raju Narayana Swamy, who chose to become an IAS officer instead of accepting a scholarship from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Swamy's decision reflects his commitment to serving India, leading to a notable anti-corruption career in the Kerala cadre.
- 01Raju Narayana Swamy ranked AIR 10 in IIT JEE 1985 and graduated from IIT Madras in 1989.
- 02He rejected a full scholarship from MIT to pursue a career in public service.
- 03Swamy topped the UPSC civil services exam in 1991 and became an IAS officer.
- 04His career is characterized by a strong anti-corruption stance, facing transfers due to his integrity.
- 05Sridhar Vembu highlighted Swamy's dedication to repaying the support he received from the Indian public.
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Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho, shared memories of his IIT Madras classmate Raju Narayana Swamy, who became an IAS officer after rejecting a scholarship from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Swamy, who ranked AIR 10 in the IIT JEE 1985 and graduated with a B.Tech. in Computer Science in 1989, chose to remain in India to serve his country. His decision was rooted in a desire to give back to the community that supported his education. Swamy topped the UPSC civil services exam in 1991 and joined the Kerala cadre, where he is known for his unwavering fight against corruption, often facing political controversies and transfers due to his principled stance. His dedication has earned him significant support from the public, highlighting his commitment to justice and integrity in governance.
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Raju Narayana Swamy's commitment to anti-corruption has influenced governance in Kerala, impacting the lives of citizens by promoting integrity in public service.
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