Berhampur, April 4 The Ganjam district administration in Odisha opened a free coaching center in Berhampur on Saturday for individuals preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) exams, officials said.
Two other similar coaching centers will be inaugurated in Bhanjanagar and Chhatrapur in the district next week, they said.
Coaching will be provided to 170 aspirants, 85 of whom are women, at the three centers.
The candidates who will receive free coaching have been selected through an entrance examination, the officials said.
The district administration has also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a coaching center based in New Delhi in this regard, they said.
Officers from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and senior officers working in the district, as well as some retired officers, will also provide coaching to the aspirants.
"The vision of 'Lakshya Niketan' is to create a vibrant and inclusive environment in the district to nurture talent, empower youth, and produce competent individuals who excel in civil services and other competitive exams," said Ganjam Collector V Keerthi Vasan.