India, Sept. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
For scholars from socially and economically disadvantaged communities, pursuing advanced education can be difficult when financial limitations and geographical disadvantages restrict access to academic opportunities. Timely fellowship support can provide the stability needed to continue research and build a meaningful career in academia.
Demonstrating the impact of the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) Scheme, Dr. Abinash Mandal, a 33-year-old scholar from Udalguri, Assam, overcame socio-economic and geographical barriers to earn his Ph.D. from Pondicherry University.
Hailing from an aspirational district, Dr. Mandal faced considerable financial constra...