Visually impaired JNU pass out, labourer's son: All about successful UPSC 2025 candidates from J&K
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Summary
As many as 16 candidates from Jammu and Kashmir -- the joint highest ever from the region -- have qualified the UPSC examination.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Saturday, 7 March 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right