Research Scholars to get Financial Support and Encouragement in the state

• 22 Jun 2023

Why in News?

On June 20, 2023, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved a financial proposal of Rs 62.30 crore to provide fellowships to about 6,000 research scholars of government colleges and universities of the state to provide them with financial support and encouragement.

Key Points:

• About 2200 research scholars from government colleges and state-funded universities will be given a fellowship of Rs 20,000 per month. An amount of Rs 52.80 crore has been approved for this.
• Also, 3800 research scholars studying in government colleges and universities will get financial assistance of up to Rs 25,000 for participation in internships, seminars, workshops, and conferences in prestigious higher education institutions and research institutes of the country. An amount of Rs 9.50 crore has been approved for this.
• This fellowship will be given for a maximum period of 2 years. The College Education Department will be its nodal department.
• The cooperation of these researchers can be taken in the implementation of public welfare schemes of the state government.
• Research scholars from medical education universities and research scholars who have received any other fellowship will not be eligible.
• It is worth mentioning that the Chief Minister had made an announcement in this regard in the budget for the year 2023-24.