Context:
Union Minister for Coal and Mines launched the portal “Noble Initiative for Rewarding Mains Aspirants of National Civil Services Examination (NIRMAN)” in New Delhi.
Relevance:
GS II: Education
About NIRMAN:
This CSR scheme by Coal India Limited aligns with the vision of “Mission Karmayogi” set forth by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It aims to support meritorious youth from Coal India’s operational districts who have cleared the Preliminary round of the UPSC examinations in 2024, for Civil Services and Forest Service.
Key Features of NIRMAN:
- Financial Support:
- Qualified candidates with annual family incomes below Rs 8 lakhs, belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, females, or third gender, are eligible for financial assistance of Rs 1,00,000.
- Operational Districts:
- Permanent residents of any of the 39 operational districts of Coal India Limited are eligible to apply.
- Application Process:
- The entire application process is conducted through a dedicated portal, ensuring transparency and efficient screening of applications, in line with the Digital India initiative.
Social Responsibility Initiatives by Coal India Limited:
- Educational Support:
- Coal India Limited (CIL), a Maharatna Company crucial for India’s energy security, also functions as a socially responsible corporate entity.
- It supports education in coal-bearing areas and has undertaken various initiatives to help deserving and underprivileged students secure admissions into prestigious professional institutes across the country.
Vision and Goals:
- Viksit Bharat:
- The initiative aims to contribute to “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) through inclusive development, emphasizing “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas” (Together with all, Development for all, Efforts from all).
