Felicitation ceremony held for Haryana’s newly selected candidates in UPSC examination
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that youth who clear the preliminary examinations of UPSC, HPSC, and Judicial Services will be provided financial assistance by the state government to support their further coaching expenses.
He stated that under the “Mukhyamantri Yuva Pratibha Protsahan Yojana”, economically weaker candidates will receive financial assistance ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹70,000. The Chief Minister was addressing a felicitation ceremony for newly selected candidates of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) held here today.
On this occasion, Cooperation Minister Arvind Sharma, Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Arun Kumar Gupta, Commissioner and Secretary of the Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal, OSD to the Chief Minister, Bharat Bhushan Bharti and Rakesh Sandhu, Additional Director (Administration) Varsha Khangwal, Director, Shahid Samark Dr. Kuldeep Saini, along with other senior officers, were present.
Nayab Saini said the present government had committed in its manifesto to launch the Mukhyamantri Yuva Pratibha Protsahan Yojana, and fulfilling that commitment, financial assistance will now be provided to economically weaker youth who clear the preliminary stages of UPSC, HPSC, and Judicial examinations.
He further detailed that students from families with an annual income up to ₹1 lakh will receive ₹70,000, those with income up to ₹1.80 lakh will receive ₹60,000, those with income between ₹1.80 lakh and ₹3 lakh will receive ₹50,000, and those with income between ₹3 lakh and ₹5 lakh will receive ₹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.
He especially encouraged Akansh Dhull, who secured the 3rd rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, along with 77 successful candidates from Haryana. He advised the newly selected officers that every decision they make should consider the hopes of the poorest citizens and its 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 emphasized that the government is committed to providing the right opportunities and direction
He cautioned the newly selected officers about future challenges such as administrative complexities, political pressures, and adverse social situations, stating that those who overcome these obstacles will be true administrators. 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.
Commissioner and Secretary, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal, welcomed the Chief Minister and the newly selected candidates. He stated that Haryana is not only strong in sports but also leading in intellectual development. He also appreciated the working style of Nayab Singh Saini, noting his dedication to public service, often meeting people late into the night and resuming work early in the morning.
