News Excerpt:
Coal India Limited (CIL) has launched the NIRMAN scheme for SC, ST, female and Third Gender candidates appearing for UPSC Mains Examination.
Key Points about the scheme:
- "Noble Initiative for Rewarding Mains Aspirants of National Civil Services Examination (NIRMAN)" is a CSR initiative of the Coal India Limited (CIL).
- It is launched for meritorious youth from CIL’s operating districts who have qualified the UPSC Preliminary examination (for Civil Services & Forest Service) in 2024.
- The scheme offers financial support of Rs 1,00,000 (One Lakh) to eligible candidates.
- This initiative aligns with the "Mission Karmayogi" vision.
Eligibility Criteria:
- In order to be eligible for this scheme, the candidate should be a permanent resident of any of the mining districts of CIL/ subsidiary companies.
- He/She should have an annual family income less than 8 lakhs.
- He/She should be belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, female, or third gender.
Coal India Limited:
- CIL is a Maharatna Company of the government of India and plays a crucial role in India's energy security and acts as a socially responsible corporate entity to foster education in coal-bearing areas.
- To achieve the goal of "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India), CIL and its subsidiaries have undertaken various initiatives to help deserving and underprivileged students from coal-bearing areas secure admissions into nationally reputed professional institutes.
