The Gyangudi initiative in Bastar is serving as a major educational support system for students preparing for competitive examinations. The center provides completely free coaching for various competitive tests, including the recently added Staff Selection Commission (SSC) exams along with the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). This initiative specifically aims to assist economically underprivileged candidates who cannot manage the high expenses of moving to major cities for commercial coaching classes.
Central Job Preparation and Savings Up to Rs 1 Lakh
Alexander Cherian, the in-charge of Gyangudi, explained that while NEET preparation was already operational at the center, training for SSC exams was launched to help youth from Bastar secure appointments in central government services. He noted that commercial coaching centers typically charge ₹1,00,000 or more for competitive exam preparation targeting SSC or Vyapam. By accessing free instruction at Gyangudi, students save these significant sums. To help candidates study efficiently without economic or mental strain, instruction is organized across two daily shifts.
Relieving Financial and Mental Pressure for Local Aspirants
Students attending Gyangudi report that the facility has significantly eased their academic stress. Muskan Khatre, a student from Bahigaon, shared that although she joined the coaching facility only recently, the teaching standards are excellent and offer her substantial academic support. She noted that this marks her very first coaching experience, as her family's financial situation previously prevented her from joining expensive private institutes.
Eliminating Lakhs in Expenses for Bastar Division Candidates
Another candidate, Manoj Kumar Mandavi, described Gyangudi as a remarkable opportunity for students throughout the Bastar division. He highlighted that preparing for competitive exams in outside cities requires lakhs of rupees, an expenditure that was impossible for his family to bear. In this context, the free coaching and clear explanations provided at Gyangudi are proving immensely beneficial for his career goals, ensuring local talent across NEET, SSC, and other competitive examinations receives top-quality guidance.
