- SSEPD has undertaken an initiative to provide free coaching and training to physically challened people to help them turn their dreams into reality.
- From past few years, various disabled candidates have shown their excellence in competitive exams.
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Odisha Government is highly impressed with the success stories of physically challenged students in Odisha Teachers’ Eligibility Test OTET. Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities SSPED has taken an initiative to provide free coaching and training to disabled candidates that will help them to prepare well and secure a place in future. The free coaching is mainly for banking such as IBPS PO , SBI PO and other competitive exams.
Mansi Nimbhal, Director SSEPD mentioned that it is a matter of pride for all the candidates who were provided free coaching for OTET. He added that the coaching helped candidates secure positions for teacher’s posts in the state. There are many disabled candidates who have a lot of potential in them and just a little guidance and training really helps them become successful and find their career path.
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Vocational Rehabilitation Centre for the Handicapped will develop a three-month module that will offer coaching and training required for the banking and competitive exams. Students will also be provided with facilities like accommodation.
As per the sources, last year more than 20 candidates, with disabilities from the state, qualified in Odisha Administrative Services exams setting an example for the other candidates.
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Subrat Dalei, the polio-affected graduate student, said that this initiative is very encouraging for bright students who have a lot of potentials but are unable to find right training and coaching for the competitive exams. The free coaching will provide them with the support required for qualifying the exams and achieving success in their career.