India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Financial support can play an important role in enabling students from disadvantaged communities to pursue higher education and realise their academic aspirations. Timely fellowship assistance can help overcome financial barriers, strengthen educational opportunities and encourage greater participation in advanced studies.

Ms. Pratibha Rani, aged 35, from Faridabad, Haryana, received support under the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste (NFSC) Scheme. Her fellowship assistance began in September 2019 and included Fellowship, House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Contingency support. She received approximately Rs. 18 lakh under the scheme, which helped her pursue her Ph.D. and ove...