Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday announced that youth from the economically weaker sections (EWS) who clear the preliminary examinations of the UPSC, state public service commission and judicial services will be provided financial assistance by the state government to support their further coaching expenses.
He said that under the “Mukhyamantri Yuva Pratibha Protsahan Yojana“, economically weaker candidates will receive financial assistance ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 70,000.
The chief minister was addressing a ceremony here to felicitate youths from Haryana who recently cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams.
According to an official statement, Saini said the state government had committed in its manifesto to launch the Mukhyamantri Yuva Pratibha Protsahan Yojana, and to fulfil that commitment, financial assistance will now be provided to economically weaker youth who clear the preliminary stages of UPSC, Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) and judicial examinations.
He further said that students from families with an annual income up to Rs 1 lakh will receive Rs 70,000, those with income up to Rs 1.80 lakh will receive Rs 60,000, those with income between Rs 1.80 lakh and Rs 3 lakh will receive Rs 50,000, and those with income between Rs 3 lakh and Rs 5 lakh will receive Rs 25,000.
The chief minister also announced that coaching for UPSC and HPSC examinations will be provided in all government universities of the state through evening classes, ensuring that more youth can benefit and succeed in these competitive exams.
Saini congratulated the newly selected candidates for their remarkable achievement, saying that success in such examinations is not easy as lakhs of candidates appear, but only those with unwavering focus and dedication succeed.
He especially encouraged Akansh Dhull, who secured the third rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, along with 77 successful candidates from Haryana.
He emphasised that the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is not merely a job but a responsibility, a duty and a platform for public service.
Saini advised the newly selected officers that every decision they make should consider the hopes of the poorest citizens and their impact on them.
The chief minister highlighted that Haryana’s youth have excelled not only in civil services but also in fields like medicine, engineering, management and technology, reflecting the abundance of talent in the state.
He emphasised that the government is committed to providing the right opportunities and direction.
Saini added that over the past 11 years, a transparent and fair system has been established in Haryana, restoring confidence among youth. The state government has provided more than 1.8 lakh government jobs purely on merit, without favouritism or corruption, he said.
According to the statement, Saini cautioned the newly selected officers about future challenges such as administrative complexities, political pressures and adverse social situations, saying that those who overcome these obstacles will be true administrators.
Saini emphasised that the Constitution should be the guiding force for every IAS officer, promoting equality, justice, liberty and fraternity, and urged them to rise above all forms of discrimination and serve the public selflessly.
He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is progressing rapidly and gaining global recognition, moving steadily towards the goal of a developed nation.
He described young officers as the driving force behind this transformation.
On this occasion, along with Akansh Dhull and Zinnia Aurora (Rank 6), newly selected candidates Nitish, Shagun Mehra and Shikha were among those who shared their journeys of success. PTI
