Interviewtimes 
Asish Ranjan Sahoo, an Odisha Adminstrative Service(OAS) officer of 2015 batch recently hogged the limelight due to his samatarian work. He left no stone unturned to prove his capabilities being into the state adminstrative service. He has already won the public hearts due to his samatarian mindset and work which he recently demonstrated. Currently posted as the Tehsildar and Executive Magistrate of Gondia tehsil in Dhenkanal District.
Abinash Sahu had a chance to interview him, below are the answers he responded to the questionnaire of Interview Times.
Q1- What Motivated you to join the State Civil Service ?
Answer- I was preparing for UPSC. Public service delivery and reaching out to weaker sections of people was always there in mind.
Q2- Recently you hogged the limelight for Samaritan work, what would you like to express about that?
Answer– Yes, during the tough times of covid-19 pandemic people are losing humanitarian values which should not happen. Even the son of a mother did not turn up which is really hurting. It was a Sunday afternoon and I had to rush just after the lunch, I did my part to encourage some youth and did join my hand in executing the last rites.
Q3- Do you love reading book? If yes what are your favourite books ?
Answer- Yes, I prefer to read books related to various laws and findings related to various cases of Supreme court and High court.
Q4- How do you manage your daily time schedule?
Answer- It is quite tough as the tehsil area is very vast and I am lone here without any Additional Tehsildar. With mild exercise in the morning to small time with family in the night, and in between managing various phone calls across the day goes on. I try to maintain a peace of mind beyond office hours.
Q5- What are the toughest challenges you faced in your life and how do you overcome them ?
Answer – Everyday has its own challenges and I try to tackle them as best as I can. During preparations, I was also teaching students in various tuition classes and this helped me to be in touch with many new facts. Experience from senior and guidance from parents have always paved my path.
Q6- What was your reaction when people praised you for your deed ?
Answer- It felt really great and has acted as inspiration foe many offices working in field tackling many issues. After getting down PPE kit, I was totally wet sweat and then could answer calls that kept on ringing. Various messages flowed in that pumped me up.
Q7- What message you want to give to people?
Answer- People should not loose any humanitarian value even though what tough times many come. We must stand for each other. People should be aware of their rights and execute it judiciously. Let’s never lose hope and be optimistic.
