Mission Akankhya Explained: All about free UPSC IAS coaching for Odisha’s Kalahandi aspirants
The Odisha Kalahandi district administration has launched 'Mission Akankhya' to encourage candidates to prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Interested candidates can register from August 22 to September 16 through the official portal.
New Delhi: In a move to encourage candidates to crack the prestigious Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the Kalahandi district administration has launched 'Mission Akankhya,' which will provide coaching free of cost.
The district administration has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vision IAS. This will provide a total of 60 candidates each year to get free UPSC Civil Services coaching. The district authority will be providing the infrastructure facilities, and Vision IAS will provide coaching. The MoU was signed between Vision IAS vice-president Deepali Chaturvedi and Kalahandi Collector Sachin Pawar under the CSR initiative of the private coaching institute.
Interested candidates who meet the eligibility conditions can register for UPSC IAS free coaching from August 22 to September 16, 2025. The written exam will be held on September 21, 2025. The classes will commence in October. If you are aspiring for the UPSC IAS exam, never miss the key information.
Odisha's UPSC Civil Services free coaching highlights
| Mission | Mission Akankhya |
|---|---|
| Organiser | Kalahandi district and Vision IAS |
| Coaching | UPSC Civil Services coaching |
| Total seats | 60 |
| Selection process | Written test and interview |
| Registration process | August 22 to September 16, 2025 |
| Exam date | September 21, 2025 |
| Official website | visionias.in/prayatna/kalahandi |
How to register for Odisha's UPSC IAS free coaching 2025?
Step 1: Open the official website of Vision IAS's Prayatna at visionias.in/prayatna/kalahandi
Step 2: Go to the Prayatna or Mission Akankhya
Step 3: Start the new registration with basic details
Step 4: Fill in the application form with all details including personal and academic
Step 5: Upload the mandatory documents
Step 6: Submit the application form
Step 7: Download and keep the hard copy of UPSC IAS free coaching registration form
Candidates will be selected based on the written exam followed by an interview. In case of any query, candidates can call at 9425144629 or email queries to prayatna@visionias.in.