NEWS – Union government launches NIRMAN Portal

HIGHLIGHTS

Scheme Details

• Objective: Support for UPSC aspirants.
• Support Amount: Rs 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh).
• Eligibility:
  • Qualified UPSC Preliminary round (Civil Services & Forest Service) in 2024.
  • Annual family income less than Rs 8 lakhs.
  • Belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, female, or third gender.
  • Permanent residents of any of the 39 operational districts of Coal India Limited (CIL).

Key Features

• CSR Initiative: By Coal India Limited (CIL) under “Mission Karmayogi”.
• Application Process: Entirely through a dedicated portal.
• Transparency: Ensures full transparency and seamless screening of applications.
• Alignment: With the vision of “Digital India” and “Mission Karmayogi” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Social Responsibility

• CIL’s Role:
  • Backbone of the country’s energy security.
  • Significant role as a Socially Responsible Corporate (CSR).
• Initiatives:
  • Helping deserving and underprivileged students from coal-bearing areas.
  • Supporting admissions into nationally reputed professional institutes.