- CM addressed a felicitation ceremony for newly selected UPSC candidates held in Chandigarh
- Saini praised Akansh Dhull for securing the 3rd rank in the UPSC Civil Services
Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that youth who clear the preliminary examinations of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Haryana Public Service Commission, and Judicial Services will receive financial assistance from the state government to support further coaching.
He said that under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Pratibha Protsahan Yojana, economically weaker candidates will be provided financial aid ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹70,000. The Chief Minister was addressing a felicitation ceremony for newly selected UPSC candidates held in Chandigarh.
Saini stated that the scheme, promised in the government’s manifesto, has now been implemented to support youth who clear preliminary stages of competitive exams. He detailed the financial assistance structure: ₹70,000 for families with annual income up to ₹1 lakh, ₹60,000 for income up to ₹1.80 lakh, ₹50,000 for income between ₹1.80 lakh and ₹3 lakh, and ₹25,000 for income between ₹3 lakh and ₹5 lakh.
He also announced that coaching for UPSC and HPSC will be provided in all government universities through evening classes to ensure wider access for aspirants.
Congratulating the successful candidates, Saini highlighted that cracking such competitive exams requires immense dedication, as only a few succeed out of lakhs of aspirants. He specially praised Akansh Dhull for securing the 3rd rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, along with 77 candidates from Haryana.
Emphasizing the importance of the Indian Administrative Service, he said it is not merely a job but a responsibility and a platform for public service. He advised newly selected officers to consider the welfare of the poorest citizens in every decision they make.
The Chief Minister noted that Haryana’s youth have excelled not only in civil services but also in fields like medicine, engineering, and technology. He added that the state government has provided over 1.8 lakh government jobs purely on merit, ensuring transparency and fairness. He cautioned officers about future challenges such as administrative complexities and political pressures, urging them to uphold the Constitution and work with integrity, promoting equality, justice, liberty, and fraternity.
Saini further said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is progressing rapidly towards becoming a developed nation, and young officers will play a crucial role in this transformation.
On the occasion, senior officials including Cooperation Minister Arvind Sharma, Chief Principal Secretary Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary Arun Kumar Gupta, and Commissioner and Secretary Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal were present. Dr. Agrawal welcomed the Chief Minister and praised Haryana’s growing excellence in intellectual fields alongside sports.
Newly selected candidates, including Akansh Dhull (Rank 3), Zinnia Aurora (Rank 6), Nitish, Shagun Mehra, and Shikha, also shared their success stories at the event.