56 Naan Mudhalvan scheme trainees clear civil services exam
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Why in news
The Tamil Nadu government reported that 56 candidates from the state cleared the 2025 civil services exam, with a significant portion of success attributed to the Naan Mudhalvan Scheme.
Background
The Naan Mudhalvan Scheme, implemented by the Tamil Nadu State Government, saw the success rate of candidates from the state increase from 3% to 6% in the 2025 civil services examination. The All India Civil Services Coaching Centre operated under this scheme facilitated the training of successful candidates.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeNaan Mudhalvan Scheme: A Tamil Nadu state government initiative providing coaching for civil services exams
- FactTamil Nadu's success rate in the 2025 civil services exam increased from 3% to 6% under the scheme
- PostRajeshwari Suve M. and Kiruthika M. were among the successful candidates from Tamil Nadu in the 2025 exam
For Mains
Q. Examine how state-sponsored coaching schemes can bridge the socio-economic gap in access to civil services and ensure equitable representation in the bureaucracy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Democratizing access: Reducing the reliance on private coaching hubs for marginalized aspirants
- Institutional scalability: Balancing state-funded coaching quality with the vast diversity of student needs
- Outcome monitoring: Evaluating the long-term impact of state schemes on bureaucratic diversity
Keywords: Equitable access · Human capital development · State-led intervention · Bureaucratic representation · Socio-economic mobility
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