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The Hindu
23-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Free UPSC coaching for persons with disabilities at Pondicherry University
The Higher Education for Persons with Special Needs (HEPSN) and the Centre for Study of Social Inclusion (CSSI) of Pondicherry University propose to organise a 12-month, free-of-cost UPSC coaching programme exclusively for persons with disabilities (PWDs). According to a press note, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPWD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, will render financial support for the programme. The launch of the initiative is scheduled for May 29 on the university campus. The entire coaching will be provided through physical mode only. The course is open to PWDs aged 20 to 41 years, with annual family income of less than ₹8 lakh, who have completed a degree, or are set to appear/appeared for their final semester and those having a Unique Disability Identity Card. Accommodation will be arranged inside the university campus for outstation candidates. Those who are selected shall get an exposure to training from qualified experts, 24×7 free accessible library of Pondicherry University and a monthly stipend of ₹6,000 which shall be transferred to participants' respective bank account on a quarterly basis. Interested persons with disabilities are invited to apply by filling up the google form by uploading the required supportive documents on or before May 25, 2025. Only selected candidates will be intimated to join the classes. Classes are expected to start by the end of May or the first week of June. A high-level selection committee has been nominated to carryout the selection process and the decision of the committee will be final. A. Chidambaram, coordinator of HEPSN, is the Nodal Officer for the programme while G. Madan Mohan, professor, Department of Management Studies, is the programme coordinator. For clarifications, interested persons can mail to or call 9994037077/9442314404, the press note said.
New Indian Express
23-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Pondicherry University to launch UPSC coaching programme for PwDs
PUDUCHERRY: Pondicherry University will launch a free 12-month UPSC coaching programme exclusively for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), organised by the Higher Education for Persons with Special Needs (HEPSN) and the Centre for Study of Social Inclusion (CSSI). The initiative is funded by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The coaching programme will be inaugurated on May 29, 2025 at the university campus and will be conducted entirely in physical mode. PwDs aged between 20 and 41 years, with an annual family income below `8 lakh, who have completed their degree or are in the final semester, and hold a valid Unique Disability Identification (UDID) card, are eligible to apply. Accommodation will be provided for outstation candidates. Selected participants will receive coaching from subject experts, 24×7 access to the university's accessible library, and a monthly stipend of `6,000, disbursed on a quarterly basis. Attendance will be monitored through an Aadhaar-based biometric system; only those with regular attendance will be eligible for the stipend. Applications must be submitted by May 25, 2025 via the official form at along with the required documents. A high-level committee will shortlist applicants, who will be informed individually. Classes are expected to begin by the end of May or the first week of June. The programme is coordinated by Prof G Madan Mohan of the Department of Management Studies, with Dr A Chidambaram, Coordinator of HEPSN, serving as the Nodal Officer. For queries, applicants may write to or call 99940 37077.
