Leh: The REWA 2.0 Financial Assistance Scheme marks a significant milestone in the Union Territory’s journey towards youth empowerment and equitable opportunity, reflecting the Administration’s commitment to enabling 80 meritorious yet economically disadvantaged candidates from Leh and Kargil to access quality coaching for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
This was stated by the Lieutenant Governor, Kavinder Gupta, after launching the REWA 2.0 Scheme at the LG Secretariat, Leh, in the presence of the Administrative Secretary, Higher Education, Bhanu Prabha, and other senior officials of the UT Administration.
The Lt Governor stressed the need to make UPSC coaching more accessible for economically disadvantaged students from Ladakh, emphasising the importance of providing merit-based scholarships to attract talented candidates from the region who can crack the examination, secure top government jobs, and serve the nation.
The Lt Governor said that REWA 2.0 will provide a level playing field to deserving candidates by covering coaching and accommodation expenses of ₹1.18 lakh each for a period of six months, enabling them to pursue training at reputed institutions of their choice across the country. He added that the scheme underscores the Administration’s resolve to ensure that financial hardship does not hinder the aspirations of talented youth from Ladakh who wish to serve the nation through civil services.
Emphasising the need for greater access to high-quality coaching and mentorship for Ladakhi students, the Lt Governor said the initiative reflects the government’s broader vision of inclusive development through education and opportunity. He urged eligible candidates to make full use of the scheme and strive for excellence with determination and confidence.
The Lt Governor also commended the Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education, Bhanu Prabha and her team for conceptualising and implementing the scheme, terming it a visionary initiative that aligns with the Administration’s focus on empowerment, merit, and equal opportunity for all. He added that such initiatives will go a long way in nurturing local talent and preparing a new generation of capable and confident civil servants from the Union Territory.
Earlier, the Administrative Secretary, Higher Education, Bhanu Prabha, highlighted that under the REWA 2.0 scheme, Rs 1.18 lakh—covering both coaching fees and accommodation expenses—will be provided to 40 candidates each from Leh and Kargil, including two seats per district for persons with disabilities, for a duration of six months. Candidates between 21 and 36 years of age can select any coaching institute of their choice and must appear in the forthcoming UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination, she added.
The Administrative Secretary urged the youth of Ladakh to take full advantage of this unique opportunity, prepare with dedication, and strive for excellence, emphasising that the scheme is designed to support and empower deserving candidates to achieve their dreams and serve the nation through civil services.
