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Kishore Singh Chouhan, Teaching Rajasthan's Rich Cultural Heritage and Art Forms Utilizing His Unique & Passionate Style of Teaching

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Renowned as the "Jaadugar" Professor of Rajasthani Arts and Culture, Kishore is known for his distinctive and fervent teaching methods. He has been working in this field for the past 12 years, and his students work in different government departments throughout the state.

Kishore Singh Chauhan teaches at the Rajasthan Education Centre in Udaipur.

After completing his schooling from a government school, he did his graduation in the science stream from the MDS University in Ajmer. He shares that although he didn't score very well in his first year, with the guidance of his college professors, he was in the top ranks in his final year. His pursuit of further education led him to Jammu for his B.Ed., where his exceptional performance in the entrance exam secured him a scholarship.

After returning to Rajasthan, he aspired to become a government teacher but faced stiff competition, prompting him to initially join a private school. Concurrently, he dedicated his free time to tutoring underprivileged children of his community. Gradually, the number of students grew from merely fifteen in the beginning to around one hundred and twenty. After a while, he appeared for the state-level teaching exam and cleared it, too, being in the top ten of the qualified candidates. He has been giving his services as a government teacher since 2012–13.

Kishore started preparing for the Rajasthan Civil Services Examination after some time, along with his government job. Initially, it seemed quite an impossible task as his subject was Organic Chemistry and the syllabus demanded all-round knowledge, with the arts being of crucial importance. But he did his preparation with the utmost dedication and focus and mastered Rajasthani arts and culture. He reached the final testing stage and interview stage twice, but unfortunately, he was not able to clear the exam both times.

Turning adversity into opportunity, he resolved to mentor young aspirants, especially underprivileged girls and those from a poor background, and help them achieve their goal. He chose Rajasthani Arts and Culture as his primary subject and taught his students so efficiently that he got the nickname ‘Jaadugar’ of Rajasthani Arts and Culture from his students. He has such amazing results with his teaching that he has students all over the state serving in various government sectors. He also cleared the NET and secured the fourth rank in all over India. He firmly believes in never losing hope and having faith in one’s own abilities.

Kishore shares that he has also faced many struggles in his journey. The biggest heartbreaking incident for him and his family was the unfortunate demise of his elder brother. That time, everyone in the family, including him, was very disheartened. But despite the grim state of his mind, he stood up for the family and helped them recover.

When asked about his role models, Kishore says he considers his parents, especially his mother, as his role models, as they have always motivated him to do better and fulfill his purpose in life. His teachers at different phases of his life have also inspired him.

Kishore is of the opinion that although experience is important for success, through education, one can achieve even higher goals.

Offering guidance to aspiring teachers, he encourages them to first complete their postgraduate studies, then clear the National Eligibility Test and start their journey as a professor. Alternatively, you should obtain a B.Ed. to become a school lecturer. He underscores the significance of subject expertise and staying updated on evolving trends.

Recalling his childhood, he reminisces about his rural upbringing, cherishing carefree days spent with friends and siblings. He fondly recalls his school days, where he was a backbencher in his class and was scolded a lot by his teachers. He also liked to participate in cultural activities during his school days.

Given a chance to revisit the past in a time machine, he would want to relive his childhood once again and would pursue his long-lost dream of joining the army, which he was not able to fulfill due to an injury in his hand.

Kishore asserts that leadership skills are honed through continuous practice, a principle he applies in his own endeavors.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Kishore finds solace in cooking. He also goes on long drives and spends quality time with his friends and family. However, he also likes solitude and prefers the companionship of books when he is alone.

Amid the adversities brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, he acknowledges some upsides to it, noting increased familial bonding and collective community support. Personally, he has embraced hygiene practices and has understood the value of saving money for crucial times.

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Meet Kishore Singh Chauhan, the "Jaadugar" Professor of Rajasthani Arts and Culture at Rajasthan Education Centre, Udaipur. Unable to clear the RPSC exam, he mentors young aspirants and underprivileged students.