nurturing ‘devotee -hearted’ leaders

Govardhan School of Public Leadership

Govardhan Ecovillage

Spread over scenic 100 acres of farmland in the lap of the Sahyadri mountains, Govardhan Ecovillage (GEV) is a project of ISKCON, located about 100 kms north of Mumbai

It is the result of an ardent desire to fulfil one of the primary purposes of ISKCON, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada - "To erect for the members and society at large, a holy place of transcendental pastimes, dedicated to the personality of Krishna"

GEV is a model farm community based on the principle of ‘simple living, high thinking’

Govardhan School of Public Leadership

As a part of GEV’s education initiative, Govardhan School of Public Leadership (GSPL) aligns with Srila Prabhupada’s vision to encourage devotees to occupy positions of authority in society (shreshthas) to lead social change

Since 2019, GSPL has tied up with leading professional coaching institutions to provide comprehensive preparation for the UPSC Civil Services Exams

Devotee IAS-aspirants will find here a unique blend of spiritual environment, scriptural guidance and professional coaching leading to the development of superlative competence & character , much needed for the noble mission of Nation Building

Srila Prabhupada

The leaders of the government must be very honest and religious because otherwise all the affairs of the state will suffer. When a Vaiñëava sees mismanagement in the government, he feels great compassion in his heart and tries his best to purify the situation by spreading the Hare Kåñëa movement. (SB 6.2.3 Purport)

It is a fact that Krishna desires to have His own men in the top posts. That is why after so much fighting in the Battle of Kuruksetra, only the five Pandavas remained, because they are devotees of Krishna and He likes it when His own men are serving in the top positions of leadership. (Letter to Amarendra, LA, 12 June, 1972)

I am very glad to hear that you are keeping active in the political arena, and if we are able to establish Krishna conscious leaders throughout the country in important posts, we will be able to save everyone from the present dangerous position of the world. (Letter to Balavanta, LA, 17 June, 1972)

The GSPL experience

After a selection process comprising of a written exam and an

interview, suitable candidates are chosen

Intensive coaching for the areas of Prelims, GS Mains, Essay

and CSAT is provided for around 11 months

Regular assessments & discussions are conducted to reinforce

their learning & consolidate their coverage

Interaction with and seminars by senior bureaucrats,

corporate captains and ISKCON leaders are organised, which

offer profound insights and renewed motivation

Mentoring & faculty support is arranged to provide the

necessary edge for preparations

State of the art amenities

Interaction with bureaucrats

Shri Shrinivas Ghadge, DCP (Crime)

Shri Ram Mohan Mishra, Addn. Sec. to the Gov. of India & Development Commissioner for the Ministry of MSME

Padma Bhushan, Dr. Vijay Bhatkar, computer scientist (PARAM supercomputers) and Chancellor of Nalanda University

Learn and serve

Admissions for GSPL 2022

Candidates interested in joining the GSPL course can email their applications to dean.gspl@gmail.com

Shortlisted candidates to appear for a online interview

Announcement of selected candidates by end of May 2021

Course commencement by end of May 2021

The course is available in residential format only

(twin sharing accommodation in Gokul Cottage)

24/7 library facility for self study

3 meals prasadam

Bicycles for campus movement

Course fees – Rs 2.5 lacs

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