Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- In a major initiative to support civil services aspirants, the Ganjam district administration has announced free coaching for students preparing for administrative service examinations.

The announcement was made by Ganjam District Collector V. Keerthi Vasan on Saturday.

Under the programme, students from the district's three subdivisions, Berhampur, Chhatrapur and Bhanjanagar, will be provided free coaching.

A selection test will be conducted to shortlist candidates, and 50 students will be selected for the coaching programme.

The district administration has planned to involve serving IAS and OAS officers posted in the district, who will guide the selected students and share their personal experiences, preparat...