Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Vivekanand Education Society Proposes Support Initiative for Civil Services Aspirants
Vivekanand Education Society wants to help students prepare for India’s Civil Services examinations.
These examinations can lead to careers such as IAS, IPS or IRS officers.
The plan is meant for talented students who may not have enough money or support.
Trustee Dr Lalit Tekchandani offered ₹5 lakh to help begin the project.
The programme may provide coaching, mentoring and structured guidance.
It is inspired by the successful JEETO model.
The Trust is still deciding who can apply and how students will be selected.
The initiative is expected to begin as soon as its details are finalised.
Vivekanand Education Society, Chembur, has proposed support for Civil Services aspirants.
The initiative would assist talented, underprivileged students seeking careers in the IAS, IPS and IRS.
Trustee Dr Lalit Tekchandani announced an initial contribution of ₹5 lakh.
Planned support includes financial assistance, mentoring, guidance and access to quality coaching.
The Trust will finalise eligibility, selection criteria and partnerships before launching the project.
- Who
- Vivekanand Education Society, its trustees and Civil Services aspirants.
- What
- A proposed support system offering financial assistance, mentoring, guidance and coaching access.
- When
- The proposal was discussed at a Board of Trustees meeting held today; launch details are pending.
- Where
- Vivekanand Education Society in Chembur, Mumbai.
- Why
- To support talented and underprivileged students who aspire to enter the Indian Civil Services.
- Organisation
- Vivekanand Education Society, Chembur
- Target students
- Underprivileged boys and girls from across India
- Career areas
- Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Revenue Service
- Initial contribution
- ₹5 lakh from Dr Lalit Tekchandani
- Planned support
- Financial assistance, structured guidance, mentoring and quality coaching
- Next steps
- Finalising eligibility, selection criteria, mentoring programmes and institutional partnerships
- Model
- The initiative is inspired by the JEETO model