Rajasthan

• 22 Jun 2023

Research Scholars to get Financial Support and Encouragement in the state

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.

Leopard Conservation Reserve to be developed in Godwad Desuri

Why in News?

On 21st June 2023, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved the proposal for the development of the Leopard Conservation Reserve at Godwad Desuri in the Pali district of Rajasthan and various development works at Vadakhera, a protected forest area of Sirohi.

Key Points:

• The Chief Minister has given financial approval of about Rs 5.15 crore for these works and this will be done to develop the Leopard Conservation Reserve at Godwad Desuri at a cost of Rs 2 crore.
• Along with this, development and strengthening works will be done in the protected forest area of Vadakhera at a cost of Rs 3.15 crore.
• It is worth mentioning that the Chief Minister had announced these works in the budget year 2023-24.