The Gadchiroli Police in Maharashtra, under their initiative `Project Udaan`, organised the 11th competitive examination practice test in the Maoists-affected areas of the district on December 13, 2025 to help students prepare for upcoming recruitment and competitive exams, an official statement said on Saturday. The initiative aims to support students from remote and very remote areas of the district who often lack access to proper guidance and study facilities, it said. Wide participation across the district The police said that the practice test was conducted at the Gadchiroli Police Headquarters and at 74 public libraries set up under the “One Village, One Library” initiative across police stations, sub-posts and outposts. More than 4,000 students participated in the test across the district. So far, a total of 37,750 students have appeared for exams conducted through 11 test series under Project Udaan. Students from remote areas such as Bhamragad, Aheri, Etapalli, Hedri and Sironcha in Gadchiroli showed enthusiastic participation. Special participation was also recorded from newly established police help centres and posts, including Pengunda, Nelgunda and Wangeturi. …