Assam: AASU announces Rs 50,000 aid for 25 UPSC aspirants clearing prelims

The All Assam Students' Union (AASU) has announced a special financial assistance scheme for UPSC aspirants from Assam, under which 25 candidates clearing the Civil Services Preliminary Examination will receive a one-time aid of Rs 50,000 each.
 

The announcement was made by AASU president Utpal Sarma on Sunday, May 24, through a video message as the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination commenced across the country, including Assam.
 

Extending his best wishes to all candidates appearing for the examination, Utpal Sarma said the initiative aims to encourage more students from Assam to succeed in the prestigious civil services examination and secure positions in the country’s administrative structure.
 

He said the financial assistance would help successful candidates prepare for the mains examination and personality test by enabling them to enrol in reputed coaching institutes, purchase test series and attend mock interview sessions.
 

“Many students require advanced guidance and training after clearing the prelims. Through this initiative, AASU wants to support deserving candidates in their journey towards the civil services,” he said.
 

According to the student body, the initiative has been launched under its special project titled ‘Pratyahwan’, which focuses on nurturing capable bureaucrats from Assam.
 

Utpal Sarma further stated that AASU would continue to play an active role in supporting talented students from the State and helping them compete successfully at the national level.
 

He also appealed to the people of Assam for their cooperation and blessings in making the initiative successful and ensuring greater representation of Assamese youth in the country’s civil services.