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News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Free UPSC Coaching In Odisha Under Mission Akankhya; Registration From August 22
Last Updated: Mission Akankhya has been launched in Kalahandi, Odisha, where selected civil services aspirants will receive free coaching each year in collaboration with Vision IAS. A select group of civil services aspirants in Kalahandi district of Odisha will receive free coaching every year under the newly launched initiative, 'Mission Akankhya', officials confirmed on Saturday. The programme is a collaborative effort between the Kalahandi district administration and Vision IAS, New Delhi, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on the occasion of Independence Day. Under the initiative, the district administration will provide infrastructure facilities, while Vision IAS will deliver free coaching to 60 students annually, selected through a written test and interview. The coaching will be offered in both classroom and online modes. Registrations for the programme will commence on August 22, with the selection examination scheduled for September 21. Classes for the selected students are set to begin in Bhawanipatna from the first week of October, officials added. This is the first initiative of its kind in Odisha. Vision IAS has previously undertaken similar programmes in aspirational districts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, providing free coaching to deserving students in interior regions. Kalahandi has been identified by NITI Aayog as an aspirational district for focused development under the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP). 'I urge civil societies (and) public representatives to appreciate the urgency of this disease (coaching). We must converge to restore sanity in education," Dhankhar said, emphasising the need for reform in the coaching ecosystem. 'Let Kota be an education centre and not be hub of poaching or coaching centres," he added. 'The seats are limited, and coaching centres are all over the country. They…robotise our students, making their thinking absolutely stifled," Dhankhar lamented. He further reminded students of the value of learning beyond marks, saying, 'Remember, your marksheet (and) grade(s) will never define you. When you leap into the competitive world, your knowledge and thinking mind will define you." The launch of Mission Akankhya in Kalahandi aims to provide equitable access to quality civil services coaching, ensuring that talented students in remote areas have an opportunity to compete on equal footing with aspirants from more developed regions. (With inputs from PTI) view comments First Published: August 18, 2025, 15:16 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Odisha launches free civil services coaching in Kalahandi under Mission Akankhya
A select group of civil service aspirants in Odisha's Kalahandi district will soon receive free coaching under the newly launched Mission Akankhya. The initiative aims to support students with aspirations to crack the country's most competitive exams, an official confirmed on announcement came following the signing of an MoU between the Kalahandi district administration and Vision IAS, New Delhi, on Independence the district administration will provide infrastructure facilities, the Institute will conduct free coaching sessions for 60 students each AND SELECTION PROCESS According to officials, students will be selected on the basis of a written test and an interview. Registrations will begin on August 22, and the selection test is scheduled to take place on September shortlisted students will begin receiving coaching from the first week of October in programme will cover both classroom and online sessions, ensuring that students from across the district have equal access to resources. Coaching will be imparted by experts from Vision IAS, who will provide structured guidance and study SUCH INITIATIVE IN ODISHAThis is the first time such an initiative has been launched in Kalahandi, which has been identified as an aspirational district under the NITI Aayog's Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP).Similar collaborations by Vision IAS have already been implemented in aspirational districts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and highlighted that the initiative could significantly boost opportunities for students in a district that has often struggled with lack of access to quality training OVER COACHING CULTUREMeanwhile, former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, speaking at the fourth convocation of the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) in Kota's Ranpur area, raised concerns about the mushrooming of coaching centres in the said, 'I urge civil societies (and) public representatives to appreciate the urgency of this disease (coaching). We must converge to restore sanity in education.'Calling coaching hubs 'poaching centres' and a 'black hole for talent', Dhankhar added, 'The seats are limited, and coaching centres are all over the country. They robotise our students, making their thinking absolutely stifled.'He further reminded students that 'your marksheet (and) grade(s) will never define you. When you leap into the competitive world, your knowledge and thinking mind will define you.'(With inputs from PTI)- Ends
The Print
4 days ago
- Business
- The Print
Civil services aspirants set to get free coaching in Odisha's Kalahandi
Vision IAS vice-president Deepali Chaturvedi and Kalahandi Collector Sachin Pawar signed the agreement to implement the mission under the CSR initiative of the private coaching institute, the district magistrate said in a post on X. An MOU in this regard was signed between the Kalahandi district administration and Vision IAS, New Delhi, on the occasion of Independence Day, he said. Bhawanipatna (Odisha), Aug 17 (PTI) A select group of civil services aspirants in Kalahandi district of Odisha will get coaching free of cost every year under the newly launched 'Mission Akankhya', an official said on Saturday. The district administration will provide the infrastructure facilities and Vision IAS will impart free coaching to a group of 60 students each year, selected on the basis of a written test and interview in both classroom and online mode, the official said. Registrations will start from August 22, and the examination will be conducted on September 21, he said. Chaturvedi said Vision IAS has taken similar initiative in the interiors of aspirational districts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. In Odisha, this is the first such venture in Kalahandi district, the official said. Kalahandi is an aspirational district identified by the NITI Aayog for focused development under the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP). The selected students will be provided coaching by experts in Bhawanipatna from the first week of October, he added. PTI CORR BBM RBT This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Civil services aspirants set to get free coaching in Odisha's Kalahandi
A select group of civil services aspirants in Kalahandi district of Odisha will get coaching free of cost every year under the newly launched 'Mission Akankhya', an official said on Saturday. Civil services aspirants set to get free coaching in Odisha's Kalahandi An MOU in this regard was signed between the Kalahandi district administration and Vision IAS, New Delhi, on the occasion of Independence Day, he said. Vision IAS vice-president Deepali Chaturvedi and Kalahandi Collector Sachin Pawar signed the agreement to implement the mission under the CSR initiative of the private coaching institute, the district magistrate said in a post on X. The district administration will provide the infrastructure facilities and Vision IAS will impart free coaching to a group of 60 students each year, selected on the basis of a written test and interview in both classroom and online mode, the official said. Registrations will start from August 22, and the examination will be conducted on September 21, he said. Chaturvedi said Vision IAS has taken similar initiative in the interiors of aspirational districts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. In Odisha, this is the first such venture in Kalahandi district, the official said. Kalahandi is an aspirational district identified by the NITI Aayog for focused development under the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP). The selected students will be provided coaching by experts in Bhawanipatna from the first week of October, he added.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Free civil services coaching in Odisha; registration starts on Aug 22
A select group of civil services aspirants in Kalahandi district of Odisha will get coaching free of cost every year under the newly launched 'Mission Akankhya', an official said on Saturday. An MOU in this regard was signed between the Kalahandi district administration and Vision IAS, New Delhi, on the occasion of Independence Day, he said. The district administration will provide the infrastructure facilities, and the Institute will impart free coaching to a group of 60 students each year, selected on the basis of a written test and interview in both classroom and online mode, the official said. Registrations will start from August 22, and the examination will be conducted on September 21, he said. The selected students will be provided coaching by experts in Bhawanipatna from the first week of October, he added. The Institute has taken similar initiatives in the interiors of aspirational districts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. In Odisha, this is the first such venture in Kalahandi district, the official said. Kalahandi is an aspirational district identified by the NITI Aayog for focused development under the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP). Meanwhile, former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, while attending the fourth convocation of the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) in Kota's Ranpur area, called coaching institutes poaching centres and a black hole for talent. In his speech, he also urged the civil societies and public representatives to restore sanity in education. 'I urge civil societies (and) public representatives to appreciate the urgency of this disease (coaching). We must converge to restore sanity in education,' Dhankar said, adding that 'let Kota be an education centre and not be hub of poaching or coaching centres.' 'The seats are limited, and coaching centres are all over the country. They…robotise our students, making their thinking absolutely stifled,' Dhankhar lamented. 'Remember, your marksheet (and) grade(s) will never define you. When you leap into the competitive world, your knowledge and thinking mind will define you,' he said.
