Agartala, December 26, 2024: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha on Thursday awarded the Lakshya-Chief Minister’s Special Scholarship to Sagar Datta Majumdar, a resident of Krishnanagar Natunpalli in Agartala, who successfully passed the Civil Service Preliminary and Mains Examination conducted by UPSC. The scholarship grant of Rs 5 lakh was handed over to the deserving UPSC aspirant.

The event was attended by several dignitaries, including the Chief Minister’s Secretary Dr. Pradeep Kumar Chakraborty, Special Secretary of the Education Department Raval Hemendra Kumar, Director of the Higher Education Department Animesh Debbarma, and other officials from the Higher Education Department at CM’s official residence here in Agartala city. Chief Minister Saha congratulated Sagar Datta Majumdar, acknowledging his hard work and dedication. “Sagar’s achievement is a testament to his talent and perseverance. We are proud to support such bright minds from our state,” said the Chief Minister.

The Lakshya-Chief Minister’s Special Scholarship scheme was launched by the Higher Education Department in the financial year 2019-20 to support UPSC aspirants. The scheme provides a one-time scholarship of Rs 5 lakh to candidates who pass the Civil Services Preliminary Examination and an additional scholarship of Rs 20 thousand for those who qualify for the Main Examination and Oral Examination. To be eligible, candidates must be residents of Tripura and have a total annual family income below Rs 10 lakh.

Since its inception, the scheme has benefited nine UPSC aspirants from the state, including Shatabdi Majumdar of Teliamura and Saurabh Das of Vishalgarh, who have been selected as IAS and IRS officers, respectively. “This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to deserving candidates and help them achieve their dreams of serving the nation,” remarked Dr. Pradeep Kumar Chakraborty.

The ceremony concluded with the Chief Minister expressing his hope that more students from Tripura will benefit from the scholarship and excel in their respective fields. “We are committed to supporting our youth and providing them with the necessary resources to succeed,” he added.

The Lakshya-Chief Minister’s Special Scholarship continues to play a crucial role in empowering UPSC aspirants from Tripura, fostering a culture of excellence and dedication among the state’s youth.