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NFSC Scheme provides financial support to PhD scholar from Himachal Pradesh

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment announced on 16 October 2026 that a scholar from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, has received support through the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) Scheme. The assistance, which began in January 2024, includes a fellowship, House Rent Allowance (HRA), and contingency support to help the student manage doctoral study expenses.

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Ministry highlights impact of National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment stated on 14 October 2026 that the National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) provides financial support to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursue higher education and research. The scheme provides a monthly fellowship of ₹31,000 to cover educational, research, and living expenses.

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eligible Scheduled Caste students
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Not stated in the document · Across India
Press release 2323381Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry highlights impact of National Fellowship for SC Students on doctoral research

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment announced on 13 October 2026 how the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste (SC) Students (NFSC) Scheme helps students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds pursue higher education. The release shares the case of a resident of Ahmedabad whose fellowship assistance began in December 2019, allowing him to overcome financial barriers to pursue a Ph.D. The scheme aims to make research opportunities more accessible by reducing economic hardships for aspiring scholars.

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Scheduled Caste students
When · Where
From 1 December 2019: start of fellowship assistance for the featured student · Across Gujarat
Press release 2322973Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry highlights impact of National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment stated on 12 October 2026 that the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) Scheme provides financial aid to eligible scholars for doctoral studies. The support includes fellowship funds, House Rent Allowance (HRA), and contingency assistance to remove financial barriers to higher education.

Who it affects
eligible scholars
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On 1 November 2020: start of fellowship assistance for a scholar · Across Rajasthan
Press release 2322442Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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