Free UPSC Coaching: States Offer Lakhs in Aid for Aspirants

• Uttar Pradesh's CM Abhyudaya Yojana provides free online/offline UPSC coaching with guidance from IAS/PCS officers.
• Delhi's Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana offers free/subsidized coaching for UPSC, JEE, NEET to low-income families.
• Chhattisgarh's Rajiv Yuva Utthan Yojana gives free UPSC coaching and a 1,000 rupees monthly stipend to SC, ST, OBC youth.
• Maharashtra's UPSC Scholarship Scheme aids Mains qualifiers with 10,000 rupees/month and full coaching fees.
• Gujarat's SC Coaching Assistance Scheme offers up to 20,000 rupees financial aid for SC students preparing for competitive exams.

Why It Matters: Various state governments provide free/subsidized UPSC coaching and financial aid to economically weaker students.