Draw Inspiration from Ambedkar, Strive for Excellence: AP Social Welfare Minister Dola

Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Minister Dr. Dola Bala Veeranjaneyaswami on Thursday reiterated that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is committed to enabling students from economically disadvantaged sections to rise to positions such as IAS, IPS, engineers, and doctors .

The minister inaugurated a free online coaching programme for civil services aspirants at the SC Corporation office in Tadepalli, Andhra Pradesh . The initiative, implemented by the SC Corporation in partnership with Physics Wallah , provides eligible candidates with tablets and study materials to support their preparation.

Addressing the gathering, the minister said the present government has revived key academic support systems to strengthen opportunities for underprivileged students. He noted that residential coaching centres have been restarted in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Tirupati to offer structured training. The newly introduced online coaching programme aims to extend similar benefits to candidates who are unable to attend residential coaching.

Highlighting measures to promote academic excellence, he said that last year 57 students who secured seats in IIT and NEET were awarded Rs. 1 lakh each as financial assistance. The number of IIT and NEET excellence centres in Ambedkar Gurukuls has been expanded from three to ten , with plans for further growth.

Referring to the Chief Minister’s P-4 initiative , the minister stated that the programme focuses on poverty eradication while strengthening educational and welfare support for disadvantaged communities. He urged aspirants to make full use of the government’s support systems and strive for higher achievements.

Officials of the SC Corporation and other senior authorities were present at the event.