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UP: Govt offers support for civil services aspirants preparing through Sanskrit

Lucknow, Apr 24 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has emerged as a strong support system for students preparing for civil services through Sanskrit medium, official sources said here on Thursday.
Sources said that the visionary initiative is not only benefiting candidates within the state but also attracting aspirants from across the country.
"Since 2019, the UP Sanskrit Sansthan has been preparing youth for various competitive exams, including the Civil Services. The recent success of two students from the institution in the Civil Services Examination 2024 stands as a testament to its growing impact. So far, the institute has guided four candidates to become IAS officers and 18 to secure positions in PCS, with a total of 62 selections in various competitive exams," they said.
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