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is better known as THE PRINCIPAL, but there's more to
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B. Giriraj than Principal, as he exclusively tells Explore Team...
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Dr. B. Giriraj
his punishing schedule, Dr. B. Giriraj was so buoyant and
Despite
throughout the interview, which must be one among the
friendly
reasons for his dynamism.
Could you please introduce yourself, Sir?
I am Giriraj, currently the Principal of PSG polytechnic college. I did my schooling in Stanes
Anglo-Indian Higher secondary school and completed my B.E and M.E in PSG college of
Technology. Also I am a doctorate from PSG college of Technology.
Did you ever dream of what you are today in your childhood?
Certainly not! Till the age of 14 years, I was brought up in a much protected environment
and I didn’t have much exposure to the society. After losing my dad, all of a sudden I was
pushed to face the world. After that I started to make careful steps. I feel that it’s the rough
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times that helps us to grow and nurture. All throughout the path so many people supported
me, guided me and I learnt things from many people. But I always believed that positive
thinking can help us achieve our goals.
What drew you to a career in education, sir?
I had passion to be in industries and I loved engineering but I never dreamt of pursuing a
carrier in teaching profession and absolutely I never dreamt of becoming a principal. But I
always ensured that whatever job I do. I will give my best. Even if I am a delivery boy or a
server in tea stall I will work with my all heart and try to align with the management and the
customers. When someone gives you responsibility, it is because they believe in you.
Whatever the work may be, do what is to be done.
From Maintenance Engineer to College Principal.. Was it an easy journey?
How could it be! Till my college, I rarely got on the stage. But later when I was in the
industries I had to face so many kind of people and conduct meetings with them, talk to
them. Then I started to observe, wherever I go I will pick my own role models. I am a
thorough mixture of so many inspiring people who was around me and then I added my
own flavors and here I am. When I took over as a principal of PSG polytechnic college I
didn’t have any idea how this college is functioning but I always have this goal to bring up
PSG polytechnic college to the standards of engineering institutions.