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We are glad to present the 2nd edition of Buzz – the newsletter of Shri

JaiChandlal Karwa Maheshwari (JCKM) Hostel, run by A B

Maheshwari Educational Trust, New Delhi (inspired by Akhil

Bharatvarshiya Maheshwari Mahasabha).

For this edition, it has been a longer gap than intended. The past few

months have been uncertain & chaotic. Covid’19 turned upside down the

UPSC academic calendar. Interviews for Civil Services were halted

midway. 2 JCKM students appeared for Interviews while 2 other

Maheshwari students used JCKM hostel facility to prepare & appear.

Suitable mentoring / guidance was organised for the students at the

hostel.

And there was the first

breakthrough – Mr. Deepak

Karwa (s/o Trustee Sh.

Babulalji Karwa) cleared

UPSC to make it to IAS with a

stellar 48th rank.

in this issue >>>

Operations Pg. 2-4Programs Pg. 5-6Student Life Pg. 7-8

Needless to say, the moment belongs to Deepak. We present to

you an interaction with Deepak Karwa on his UPSC Journey.

See Samvaad with Deepak Karwa at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCWfjY0i0NE

UPSC Prelims 2020 was conducted in Oct’20. Though a tough & tricky

paper, JCKM students came out with flying colours - with 19 students

qualifying for Mains.

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OPERATIONS

Pandemic & Lockdown

The hostel maintained 80% overall occupancy in 2019-20, which however

dropped to 25% (20 students) during Covid lockdown. The hostel(s)

continued to stay operational through the lockdown & thereafter, in the

interest of Prelims 2020 students. All services like mess & housekeeping

continued while adequate safety measures, such as Covid SOPs, infrared

thermometer, hand sanitisers, surface disinfectant, posters etc. were put in

place to ensure that the hostel stayed a Covid free zone.

SHRI JAICHANDLAL KARWAMAHESHWARI HOSTEL

INSTALLEDAROGYASETU APP

CHECKEDYOUR

TEMPERATURE

READ DO'S & DONT'S

SANITISEDYOUR

HANDS

CHANGEDYOUR

FACE MASK

Let's

FOR SAFETY FROM COVID, HAVE YOUSHRI JAICHANDLAL KARWAMAHESHWARI HOSTEL

In the wake of reduced student strength & delayed admissions,Karol Bagh hostel (on rent) was vacated after lockdown.

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A B MAHESHWARI EDUCATIONAL TRUSTNEW DELHI

SOP MANUAL

The hostel standardised & documented the hostel running & operations by way of the SOP (Standard Operating Process) Manual. The Manual covers aspects like Admission & Joining, Student Life & Services, Hostel Operations, Safety & Security etc.

SHRI JAI CHANDLAL KARWA MAHESHWARI HOSTEL

Girls Hostel

The Trust has taken on rent premises for a separate Girls Hostel. In close proximity to the existing hostel at Patel Nagar, this floor (part of a newly constructed building - with lift and stilt parking) has 6 student rooms to accommodate 17 girls besides a warden room, kitchen, library, dining lobby & utility area. With the addition of Girls Hostel(& closure of Karol Baghpremises), JCKM Hostel would have a total strength of 68 students (51 boys + 17 girls).

OCTOBER’20

Civil Services Webinars

JCKM Hostel participated in the Civil Services Webinars organised by

Maharashtra Pradesh Maheshwari Sabha (Civil Services Guidance

Committee). Organised by Prof K P Darakji, the webinar series has seen

active participation from students, parents & community leaders. Dr.

Shrikantji Baldi– IAS has been the chief mentor, duly joined by

Shri Sanjayji Pungliya– IRS (on 18/04/20), Shri Santoshji Ajmera – IIS &

Shri Vipinji Maheshwari – IPS (on 24/05/20). View the 24/05/20 Webinar

here -

Introduction by Prof Darakji -

Presentation by Shri Santoshji Ajmera (IIS)

Presentation by Dr. Shrikantji Baldi (IAS)

Shri JaiChandlal Karwa Maheshwari (JCKM) Hostel

We take this opportunity to acknowledge & appreciate the ground

breaking work done by Prof Darakji & Maharashtra Pradesh Maheshwari

Sabha in inspiring & channelizing the youth & parents towards Civil

Services.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVqjjjETfTU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkBD4Bb6VBE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wefJeS485ao

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnJH_DeEZzI

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Judiciary Services

The hostel shall now be admitting students

pursuing Judiciary Services. Delhi attracts

scores of Judiciary services aspirants &

hosts some of the leading institutes. JCKM

Hostel shall facilitate the students in this

pursuit.

OCTOBER’20

PROGRAMS

Conclave (Mentoring Seminars)

Shri Architji Chandak (IPS -

2018 Batch) had an inspiring

discussion with students on

Saturday / Feb 8, 2020. About 45

UPSC aspirants (from Patel Nagar

and Karol Bagh hostels) attended

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the talk on tips and tricks on cracking UPSC. Mr Archit then spent an hour

with the UPSC Interview Students guiding them on the same.

Many thanks to Shri Architji Chandak & also Prof. Kishan Prasadji Darak

who coordinated the session.

'Twice the Fun' – is how the students put it – after the Conclave Session on

Dec 13. It was a very engaging 2 hour session with Shri Niteshji Jain

(CA, IRS – 2018, 96th Rank) & Shri Diwakarji Bothra (Mentor &

Coach for Civil Services Aspirants). Full of energy – with lots of student

queries and apt convincing answers, the session finally ended with

quenched minds but also thirst for more.

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Students continued to show good progress with the fortnightly

Mock Tests which carried on until Feb'20.

All programs had to be suspended after Feb'20 since Covid safety &

social distancing became a priority.

Discussion Forum – Feb 1, 2020Case Study

Discussion Forum – March 1, 2020Economic Survey & Budget

Discussion Forum

In order to build confi-

dence & oratory skills

besides providing a rich

platform to express &

exchange views & infor-

mation, JCKM Hostel

initiated a Discussion

Forum. About 8 -10

students get together in

the Seminar Room &

discuss a Case Study or

Current Affairs topic. This

is a student led activity

with students playing

moderator & participant.

We share some pictures.

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STUDENT LIFE & NEWS

• 19 JCKM students qualified for Mains (out of about 55 who

attempted Prelims 2020). On behalf of all Trustees, we congratulate

them and wish them all the best for their journey ahead. The Trust is

supporting them with their Mains preparation.

1. Shantanu Malani 7. Jayesh Saboo 14. Kushal Mantri

2. Adarsh Baser 8. Yogesh Jajoo 15. Niyati Choudhary

3. Anuj Jhanwar 9. Prakash Daga 16. Sagar Goel

4. Pratik Mantri 10. Vipul Falor 17. Sarvesh Bhattad

5. Ritesh Bhutara 11. Anushka Lohiya 18. Abhishek Mundada

6. Shubham Ajmera 12. Radhika Maheshwari 19. Shubham Inani

13. Sanket Murkya

• Students & Staff put together a Video Tour of the Hostel on the

Hostel's Foundation Day. Prospective students & their parents can get

a good look at the Hostel Infrastructure & Programs.

See the video at

Another quick snapshot can be seen at

• Our star Deepak Karwa shares his success story through these

videos & blogs –

Samvaad with Deepak at

https://youtu.be/mxhQfy5oh-o

https://youtu.be/9I2Yxo28tzE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCWfjY0i0NE

https://www.csewiki.org/Strategy:Deepak_Karwa,_AIR_48_(CSE_

2019)

https://medium.com/@deepdk/my-upsc-success-story-unflinching-

perseverance-and-unwavering-patience-produce-rich-rewards-

57a6195d8e04

https://youtu.be/FqUaH8Mk6HYz

OCTOBER’20

• Student Advisors

We acknowledge the valuable inputs from our student advisors –Jugal Mundra (Mumbai) & Deepak Karwa (Mumbai) – in giving shape to the Hostel Programs.

Mr. Jugal Mundra (CA, LLB), a 2018 resident, qualified through to Interviews. Destiny carried him onto a blooming corporate career involving law & taxation. He is a sounding board for the Hostel.

Mr. Deepak Karwa cleared in CSE 2019 for a seat in the distinguished IAS club. Being a resident in 2018 & 2019, he has extended valuable inputs – including the initiation & execution of Mock Tests.

• Radhika Baheti (cleared Prelims & Mains on her first attempt toappear for Interviews in 2020) put up a youtube video on Civil Services preparation. See the video at

• JCKM Students pursuing Civil Services are some of the brightest & most aware minds of our society. They are today's thought leaders & tomorrow's action heroes. So we bring to you curated writeups from some of these students.

Aditya Somani (Harda, MP) urges the youth to think & do with courage & to make a difference to the society in this well articulated piece 'The Role of India's Youth in Present Times'.

Keshav Karwa (Varanasi) discusses the lessons for humanity, from the Pandemic in this brief eloquent article titled 'Corona Pandemic: Lessons learnt & precautions to be undertaken?'.

Harsh Dhoot (Jodhpur) shares his love of gardening & nature in this heart felt commentary 'Sowing the seeds in You'.

https://youtu.be/35-0WBWfbrg

https://jckmhostel.com/wp-content/uploads/docs/AdityaSomani.pdf

https://jckmhostel.com/wp-content/uploads/docs/KeshavKarwa.pdf

https://jckmhostel.com/wp-content/uploads/docs/HarshDhoot.pdf

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From the Secretary’s Desk - Sh. Rajiv Marda

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Managing Committee

Shri Nand Kishore KarwaChairman

A B MAHESHWARI EDUCATION TRUST

Shri Kailash Chand MalaniManaging Trustee

Shri Rajeev MardaSecretary

Shri Brij Mohan RathiTreasurer

Shri Nilesh KarwaJt. Secretary

Members

Shri Sohan Lal KasatShri Pradeep Karnany

Shri Arun Kumar Chandak

Shri Rajinder KabraSmt. Pushpa Kabra

Shri Vikram Lakhotia

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For Video Tour click

For 2020/21 admissions, click

Visit for details.

https://youtu.be/mxhQfy5oh-o

https://jckmhostel.com/wp-content/uploads/docs/AdmissionLeaflet-Jun'20.pdf

www.jckmhostel.com

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Compiled & Edited by Nilesh Karwa

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