LG Ladakh launches REWA 2.0 Scheme, urges youth to seize opportunity

Excelsior Correspondent

LEH, Oct 18: Marking a significant milestone in the UT’s journey towards youth empowerment and equitable opportunity, the REWA 2.0 Financial Assistance Scheme was today launched in Leh.
The scheme was launched by Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta, in the presence of Administrative Secretary, Higher Education, Bhanu Prabha and other senior officials of the UT Administration.
Speaking on the occasion, the LG stated, “Launching of this scheme reflects the Administration’s commitment to enabling 80 meritorious yet economically disadvantaged candidates from Leh and Kargil to access quality coaching for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.”
He said, “REWA 2.0 will provide a level playing field to deserving candidates by covering coaching and accommodation expenses of Rs 1.18 lakh each for a period of six months, enabling them to pursue training at reputed institutions of their choice across the country. The scheme underscores the Administration’s resolve to ensure that financial hardship does not hinder the aspirations of talented youth from Ladakh who wish to serve the nation through civil services.”
The LG said, “The initiative reflects the government’s broader vision of inclusive development through education and opportunity.”
He urged eligible candidates to make full use of the scheme and strive for excellence with determination and confidence.
“Such initiatives will go a long way in nurturing local talent and preparing a new generation of capable and confident civil servants from the Union Territory,” he added.
Earlier, the Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education, Bhanu Prabha highlighted that under the REWA 2.0 scheme, Rs 1.18 lakh, covering both coaching fees and accommodation expenses, will be provided to 40 candidates each from Leh and Kargil, including one seat per district for persons with disabilities, for a duration of six months.
“Candidates between 21 and 36 years of age can select any coaching institute of their choice and must appear in the forthcoming UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination,” she added.
The Commissioner Secretary urged the youth of Ladakh to take full advantage of this unique opportunity, prepare with dedication and strive for excellence, emphasising that the scheme is designed to support and empower deserving candidates to achieve their dreams and serve the nation through civil services.

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