Telangana Government Launches Rajiv Gandhi Civils Abhayahastam Scheme for Civil Services Aspirants
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Rajiv Gandhi Civils Abhayahastam |
| Launched by | Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy |
| Financial Assistance | ₹1 lakh per candidate for Civil Services Mains preparation |
| Beneficiaries | Approximately 400 candidates from Telangana who qualify for Mains annually |
| Funded by | Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) under its 'Nirmaan' programme |
| Eligibility | - SC, ST, OBC, Women, and EWS categories- Family annual income below ₹8 lakhs- Permanent residents of Telangana |
| Government's Commitment | |
| Reason for Scheme | - Unemployed youth faced crises due to paper leaks in the last 10 years- Reformed Telangana State Public Service Commission (TGPSC) on UPSC lines- Postponed Group-II exam considering candidates' difficulties |
| Job Notifications | - Job calendar to be announced in the upcoming budget session- Vacancies data to be compiled by March- Notifications issued by June 2 annually- Recruitment process completed by December 9 |
| Significance | First such initiative by any government to support Telangana youth in achieving Civil Services goals |
| Key Attendees | Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, Ministers Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, Tummala Nageswara Rao, Komatireddy Venkata Reddy, Seethakka, and Advisor to Govt Harakara Venugopal |