Minister launches free online DSC coaching through Acharya app for marginalised groups
Launching the initiative at the State Secretariat on Thursday, the Minister said that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had fulfilled his election promise by notifying 16,347 teacher vacancies through Mega DSC. With a special focus on enabling maximum selection from backward communities, the government had established 26 BC Study Circles across the State and now extended support through digital platforms.
''The app provides interactive features such as subject-wise Q&A through a live chatbox and technical support via dedicated district-level WhatsApp groups. Offline coaching beneficiaries are also eligible for this online module. Currently, 3,189 applications have been received, and more are welcome,'' she said.
Ms. Savitha emphasised that the initiative would benefit women, remote dwellers, and working individuals who could not attend physical classes. The scheme included a monthly stipend of ₹1,500 and ₹1,000 for books during the training period.

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