NEW DELHI, November 12: A 29-year-old research scholar has completed her PhD in Genetics and Plant Breeding with financial assistance of approximately Rs 11 lakh under the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) scheme and secured a professional position in Himachal Pradesh.
Ms Anjali Kumari (name changed), who received fellowship support between 2022 and 2025, is currently working as a Market Supervisor at the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC), Kangra.
According to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the fellowship helped her overcome financial constraints that had posed challenges to pursuing advanced studies and research.
Coming from a Scheduled Caste community, Kumari aspired to build a career in academics and scientific research. However, the expenses associated with higher education and doctoral research had created financial difficulties.
The assistance of around Rs 11 lakh under the NFSC scheme helped ease the burden of her doctoral studies, enabling her to focus on research and complete her PhD in Genetics and Plant Breeding.
The ministry said her academic achievement and subsequent employment had contributed to improving her family’s socio-economic circumstances and strengthening her financial independence.
Kumari has also been encouraging other students facing financial difficulties to pursue higher education and explore available educational support schemes.
The National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students scheme aims to facilitate access to advanced education and research among students from Scheduled Caste communities through financial assistance.
The ministry said the initiative was part of the government’s efforts to promote educational inclusion, academic advancement and socio-economic empowerment.
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