Kerala to launch ‘One school, One IAS’ programme for economically backward candidates.

Kerala to launch ‘One school, One IAS’ programme for economically backward candidates. Economically backward, but academically bright aspirants of civil services and other competitive exams will be provided free training under this scheme. Kerala institute helmed by top academics and retired IAS and IPS officers is all set to commence an ambitious programme called ‘OneSchool One IAS. The said programme aims to demolish the general notion that civil services are for the elite class alone. According to the reports, the programme will be inaugurated this weekend by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan. Economically backward, but academically bright aspirants of civil services and other competitive exams will be provided free training under this scheme. According to the reports, the scheme, supported by sponsors, envisages enrollment of 10,000 boys and girls across Kerala. The beneficiaries will be selected by a panel headed by the heads of respective educational institutions. The Governor will, through video conferencing, declare the programme open at the function here on January 16. The ceremony will be conducted at Grand Hyatt Hotel graced by the presence of state Education Minister Professor C Raveendranath, Cardinal Mar George Alencherry, former Chief Secretary and UN Consultant Dr C V Ananda Bose, IAS and film actress Manju Warrier. Actress Manju Warrier will sponsor 10 studious, but financially weak girl students from different districts. The initiative envisages equipping students with not just preparing for the civil services, but other competitive exams as well, it added. Candidates will be trained by Kerala former Additional Chief Secretary O P Minocha, Retd Col D S Cheema, CMAI Association of India President Professor N K Goyal, senior IAS officer Vivek Atre and Santhosh George Kulangara, also a well-known globetrotter. Source https://www.shiksha.com/news/sarkari-exams-kerala-to-launch-one-school-one-ias-programme-for-economically-backward-academically-bright-aspirants-blogId-53029

UPSC Civil Services free coaching under One School, One IAS Program for poor students launched in Kerala

UPSC Civil Services free coaching under One School, One IAS Program for poor students launched in Kerala Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Saturday officially launched the One School One IAS program which would provide free coaching for UPSC Civil Services or IAS Exams for poor meritorious students. A scheme to provide free coaching to civil services and other competitive examinations to 10,000 meritorious but financially weak students across Kerala was launched by state Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Saturday. Declaring open the ‘One School, One IAS’ programme being implemented by Vedhik Erudite Foundation with the support of sponsors, he said, “This higher education platform will give the children a chance to completely redecorate their future plans and broaden their horizons…” Actor Manju Warrier made the first sponsorship declaration while hailing the foundations scholarship programme. To begin with, she adopted 10 girl students by meeting their coaching expenses for civil service exams. The Governor said that to serve as a civil servant is a dream every young mind carries from an early stage. But, many of them do not know where to start and what it takes to achieve this goal. A subsequent relocation to big cities entails huge expenses, he said. For the first time in the country, we have the One School, One IAS programme that is set to produce at least one civil servant from all schools in the country. Coming from rural and semi-urban areas, they will mainly be from government and aided schools, Khan said. The Governor, over video conference, joined the function held here. Others present at the ceremony, which was presided over by Vedhik Erudite Foundation Chairman Dr J Alexander, were Syro-Malabar Catholic Church Major Archbishop Cardinal George Alencherry, foundation directors Dr Alexander Jacob and Shankar Bidari, Vice-Chairman Babu Sebastian and secretary James Mattam. The function was addressed online by the foundation patron Dr C V Ananda Bose and Director Dr Muhammad Basheer. Former Chief Secretary and Cabinet Minister of Karnataka Dr J Alexander said the novel initiative envisages equipping students with not just preparing for the civil services but also other competitive exams. The academy, which focuses on aspirants from rural areas, would start grooming them from the high school-level, he added. Former Kerala DGP Alexander Jacob said one per cent inspiration was crucial for a civil services aspirant to come out successful. “No student who is keen to join the IAS, IPS or clear similar competitive exams should suffer owing to lack of funds,” he said in his keynote address, revealing that he has given training to 525 such aspirants. “The One School, One IAS’ is an inverse case of the ‘Mountain going to Mohammed,’ Jacob said, referring to the oft-referred proverb. Source https://www.timesnownews.com/education/article/upsc-civil-services-free-coaching-under-one-school-one-ias-program-for-poor-students-launched-in-kerala/708076

Kerala Governor launches ‘One School One IAS’ scheme for economically backward students

Kerala Governor launches ‘One School One IAS’ scheme for economically backward students Kochi, Jan 16 (UNI) Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Saturday launched Vedhik Erudite Foundation’s ambitious scheme to provide free coaching for civil services and other competitive examinations to 10,000 meritorious but financially weak students across the state. “This higher education platform will give the children a chance to completely redecorate their future plans and broaden their horizons totally, rewriting their value capital,” Khan said, declaring open the ‘One School One IAS’ programme, being implemented with the support of sponsors. Actor Manju Warrier made the first sponsorship declaration, hailing the Vedhik Erudite Foundation’s Scholarship Programme. To begin with, she adopted 10 girl students across Kerala by meeting their coaching expenses for civil service exams. Source http://www.uniindia.com/kerala-governor-launches-one-school-one-ias-scheme-for-economically-backward-students/south/news/2294140.html

Kerala Governor launches ‘One School One IAS’ scheme

Kerala Governor launches ‘One School One IAS’ scheme Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan has inaugurated the ‘OneSchool One IAS’ scheme which has been rolled out under the Vedhik Erudite Foundations Scholarship Programme. According to a notification released an institution considered by top academics and retired IAS and IPS officers in the state is conducting the programme which seeks to refute the general notion that the civil service is for the elite class only. About the programme: The programme will be providing free training to the students who are economically backward but are academically brilliant aspirants of civil service and other competitive exams. The scheme is supported by sponsors, which expects an enrollment of 10,000 boys and girls across the state. The beneficiaries of the programme will be selected by a panel which will be headed by the heads of the respective educational institutions. Important takeaways for all competitive exams: Kerala CM: Pinarayi Vijayan. Kerala Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan. Source https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/kerala-governor-launches-one-school-one-ias-scheme/

Free IAS coaching scheme for poor students launched in Kerala

Free IAS coaching scheme for poor students launched in Kerala KOCHI: A scheme to provide free coaching to civil services and other competitive examinations to 10,000 meritorious but financially weak students across Kerala was launched by state Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Saturday. Declaring open the ‘One School, One IAS’ programme being implemented by Vedhik Erudite Foundation with the support of sponsors, he said, “This higher education platform will give the children a chance to completely redecorate their future plans and broaden their horizons…”. Actor Manju Warrier made the first sponsorship declaration while hailing the foundations scholarship programme.To begin with, she adopted 10 girl students by meeting their coaching expenses for civil service exams. The Governor said that to serve as a civil servant is a dream every young mind carries from an early stage. But, many of them do not know where to start and what it takes to achieve this goal. A subsequent relocation to big cities entails huge expenses, he said. For the first time in the country, we have the One School, One IAS programme that is set to produce at least one civil servant from all schools in the country. Coming from rural and semi-urban areas, they will mainly be from government and aided schools, Khan said. The Governor, over video conference, joined the function held here. Others present at the ceremony, which was presided over by Vedhik Erudite Foundation Chairman Dr J Alexander, were Syro-Malabar Catholic Church Major Archbishop Cardinal George Alencherry, foundation directors Dr Alexander Jacob and Shankar Bidari, Vice-Chairman Babu Sebastian and secretary James Mattam. The function was addressed online by the foundation patron Dr C V Ananda Bose and Director Dr Muhammad Basheer. Former Chief Secretary and Cabinet Minister of Karnataka Dr J Alexander said the novel initiative envisages equipping students with not just preparing for the civil services but also other competitive exams. The academy, which focuses on aspirants from rural areas, would start grooming them from the high school-level, he added. Former Kerala DGP Alexander Jacob said one per cent inspiration was crucial for a civil services aspirant to come out successful. “No student who is keen to join the IAS, IPS or clear similar competitive exams should suffer owing to lack of funds,” he said in his keynote address, revealing that he has given training to 525 such aspirants. The One School, One IAS’ is an inverse case of the ‘Mountain going to Mohammed,’ Jacob said, referring to the oft-referred proverb. Source https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/Jan/16/free-ias-coaching-scheme-for-poor-students-launched-in-kerala-2251012.html

Kerala to launch ‘One school, One IAS’ Programme

Kerala to launch ‘One school, One IAS’ Programme The scheme, supported by sponsors, envisages enrollment of 10,000 boys and girls across Kerala. The programme provides free training to economically backward, but academically bright aspirants of civil services and other competitive exams. An institute helmed by top academics and retired IAS and IPS officers in Kerala is organising an ambitious programme called ‘OneSchool One IAS, seeking to “demolish the general notion that civil services are for the elite class alone.” It said the programme provides free training to economically backward, but academically bright aspirants of civil services and other competitive exams. The scheme, supported by sponsors, envisages enrollment of 10,000 boys and girls across Kerala. The beneficiaries will be selected by a panel headed by the heads of respective educational institutions, it said. The Governor will, through video conferencing, declare the programme open at the function here on January 16. Present at the ceremony in Grand Hyatt Hotel will be state Education Minister Prof C Raveendranath, Cardinal Mar George Alencherry, former Chief Secretary and UN Consultant Dr C V Ananda Bose, IAS, film actress Manju Warrier and officials of the Vedhik IAS Academy Actress Manju Warrier will sponsor 10 studious, but financially weak girl students from different districts. The initiative envisages equipping students with not just preparing for the civil services, but other competitive exams as well, it added. The trainers comprise Kerala former Additional Chief Secretary O P Minocha, Retd Col D S Cheema, CMAI Association of India President Prof N K Goyal, senior IAS officer Vivek Atre and Santhosh George Kulangara, also a well-known globetrotter. The Kochi-headquartered institution has an office in Delhi. Source https://indianexpress.com/article/education/kerala-to-launch-one-school-one-ias-programme-7145101/

Free IAS coaching scheme for poor students launched in Kerala

Free IAS coaching scheme for poor students launched in Kerala KOCHI: A scheme to provide free coaching to civil services and other competitive examinations to 10,000 meritorious but financially weak students across Kerala was launched by state Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Saturday. Declaring open the ‘One School, One IAS’ programme being implemented by Vedhik Erudite Foundation with the support of sponsors, he said, “This higher education platform will give the children a chance to completely redecorate their future plans and broaden their horizons…”. Actor Manju Warrier made the first sponsorship declaration while hailing the foundations scholarship programme.To begin with, she adopted 10 girl students by meeting their coaching expenses for civil service exams. The Governor said that to serve as a civil servant is a dream every young mind carries from an early stage. But, many of them do not know where to start and what it takes to achieve this goal. A subsequent relocation to big cities entails huge expenses, he said. For the first time in the country, we have the One School, One IAS programme that is set to produce at least one civil servant from all schools in the country. Coming from rural and semi-urban areas, they will mainly be from government and aided schools, Khan said. The Governor, over video conference, joined the function held here. Others present at the ceremony, which was presided over by Vedhik Erudite Foundation Chairman Dr J Alexander, were Syro-Malabar Catholic Church Major Archbishop Cardinal George Alencherry, foundation directors Dr Alexander Jacob and Shankar Bidari, Vice-Chairman Babu Sebastian and secretary James Mattam. The function was addressed online by the foundation patron Dr C V Ananda Bose and Director Dr Muhammad Basheer. Former Chief Secretary and Cabinet Minister of Karnataka Dr J Alexander said the novel initiative envisages equipping students with not just preparing for the civil services but also other competitive exams. The academy, which focuses on aspirants from rural areas, would start grooming them from the high school-level, he added. Former Kerala DGP Alexander Jacob said one per cent inspiration was crucial for a civil services aspirant to come out successful. “No student who is keen to join the IAS, IPS or clear similar competitive exams should suffer owing to lack of funds,” he said in his keynote address, revealing that he has given training to 525 such aspirants. The One School, One IAS’ is an inverse case of the ‘Mountain going to Mohammed,’ Jacob said, referring to the oft-referred proverb. Source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/free-ias-coaching-scheme-for-poor-students-launched-in-kerala/articleshow/80310989.cms

Kerala Governor Inaugurates ‘One School One IAS’ Scheme For Underprivileged Aspirants Of IAS, Competitive Exams

Kerala Governor Inaugurates ‘One School One IAS’ Scheme For Underprivileged Aspirants Of IAS, Competitive Exams Kochi: Kerala Governor Shri Arif Mohammad Khan today launched Vedhik Erudite Foundation’s ambitious scheme to provide free coaching for civil services and other competitive examinations to 10,000 meritorious but financially weak students across the state. “This higher education platform will give the children a chance to completely redecorate their future plans and broaden their horizons totally, rewriting their value capital,” Shri Khan said, declaring open the ‘One School One IAS’ programme, being implemented with the support of sponsors. Actor Manju Warrier made the first sponsorship declaration, hailing the Vedhik Erudite Foundation’s Scholarship Programme. To begin with, she adopted 10 girl students across Kerala by meeting their coaching expenses for civil service exams. The Governor pointed out that to serve as a civil servant is a dream every young mind in India carries from a very early stage. But many of them do not know where to start and what it takes to achieve this goal. A subsequent relocation to big cities entails huge expenses, he noted. “For the first time in the country, we have the ‘One School One IAS’ programme that is set to produce at least one civil servant from all schools of India. Coming from rural and semi-urban areas, they will be mainly from government and aided schools.” The Governor, over video conference, joined the function held at Grand Hyatt in Bolgatty Island of this city. Other addressees at the ceremony, which was presided over by Vedhik Erudite Foundation Chairman Dr J Alexander, IAS, were Syro Malabar Catholic Church Major Archbishop Cardinal Mar George Alencherry, Foundation Directors Dr Alexander Jacob, IPS and Shri Shankar Bidari, IPS, Vice Chairman Dr Babu Sebastian and Secretary Shri James Mattam. The function was addressed online by Vedhik Erudite Foundation Patron Dr C V Ananda Bose, IAS and Director Dr Muhammad Basheer. Dr J Alexander, former Chief Secretary and Cabinet Minister of Karnataka, said the novel initiative envisages equipping students with not just preparing for the civil services but other competitive exams as well. The Academy, which focuses on aspirants from rural areas, will start grooming them from the high school level, he added. Dr Alexander Jacob, former Kerala DGP, noted that a “one per cent inspiration” was crucial for a civil services aspirant to come out successful. “No student who is keen to join the IAS, IPS or clear similar competitive exams should suffer owing to lack of funds,” he said in his keynote address, revealing that he has given training to 525 such aspirants. The ‘One School One IAS’ is a pleasantly inverse case of the ‘Mountain going to Mohammed’, Dr Jacob added, referring to the famed proverb. Shri Bidari said the ‘unique coaching programme merits emulation in other parts of the country. “More such attempts will help create an egalitarian society with harmony,” he added. Today’s function saw the signing of MoUs between Vedhik Erudite Foundation and five leading educational institutions of Kerala. Foundation Vice Chairman Dr Sebastian welcomed the gathering, while Shri Mattam proposed a vote of thanks. Vedhik Erudite Foundation is helmed by India’s top academics and retired IAS and IPS officers. They include Dr Jacob, Dr Bose (who is a former Kerala Chief Secretary and UN Consultant), Dr Sebastian (former VC of MG and Kannur Universities), Dr Basheer (former VC of University of Calicut), Dr Alexander, Mr Bidari (former DGP of Karnataka), Dr Niloufer AKazmi (former Secretary, University Grants Commission) and Shri Mattam. The trainers comprise Kerala former Additional Chief Secretary Mr O P Minocha, Col (retd) D S Cheema, CMAI Association of India President Prof N K Goyal, senior IAS officer Vivek Atre and Safari channel head Mr Santhosh George Kulangara, also a well-known globetrotter. The Kochi-headquartered institution has an office in Delhi. Source https://indiaeducationdiary.in/kerala-governor-inaugurates-one-school-one-ias-scheme-for-underprivileged-aspirants-of-ias-competitive-exams/