In a major move to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has announced a strategic partnership with the renowned EdTech platform, Physics Wallah (PW) Foundation. This initiative aims to provide high-quality, free online coaching to aspiring students across India, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder preparation for prestigious competitive examinations.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Physics Wallah (PW) Foundation
5,000 Aspirants per year
SC, OBC, and PM CARES Beneficiaries
Civil Services (UPSC), SSC, Banking
Merit-based via Online Portal
Under this MoU, selected students will receive comprehensive digital support to crack competitive exams. The package includes:
- Access to structured online courses.
- Both live and recorded classes for flexibility.
- Comprehensive Test Series and analysis of Previous Year Question Papers.
- Dedicated mentorship, doubt-solving sessions, and career counselling.
The press release specifically clarifies that while the Ministry of Social Justice has signed this MoU for SC and OBC students, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has not signed any such agreement with any organization for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students as of now.
The primary goal is to promote social inclusion and equal opportunity by enabling marginalized students to secure employment through competitive exams. The selection of the 5,000 beneficiaries will be strictly merit-based and managed through a dedicated online portal to ensure transparency.
This information was provided by the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Ramdas Athawale, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, highlighting the government's commitment to inclusive education.
For further details, please refer to the official Press Information Bureau release:
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