NFSC fellowship: SC scholar completes PhD in genetics and plant breeding with about Rs 11 lakh support
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said a scholar completed her PhD in genetics and plant breeding with support from the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) scheme. The scheme gives financial help to Scheduled Caste students for higher studies and research.
What this means for you
If you are from a Scheduled Caste community and want to pursue higher studies or research, the NFSC scheme is meant for students like you. The scholar in this release received about Rs 11 lakh between 2022 and 2025, which helped cover the cost of her doctoral work. The release does not give application dates, the process or eligibility rules, so check the Ministry's official information for the full details of the scheme.
Key facts
- The NFSC scheme is run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- The scholar received about Rs 11 lakh in support during 2022 to 2025.
- She completed her PhD in genetics and plant breeding.
- She now works as a market supervisor at the APMC in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
- The release was issued on 12 November 2026.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said on 12 November 2026 that a scholar has completed her PhD in genetics and plant breeding with support from the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) scheme. The release says the scholar’s name has been changed.
What the scheme is
The NFSC scheme is run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Its aim is to give financial support to students from Scheduled Caste communities for higher studies and further research, so that a lack of money does not stand in the way of their education. According to the Ministry, the scheme works to make higher education and research opportunities easier to reach.
What happened in this case
According to the release, the scholar received about Rs 11 lakh under the scheme during 2022 to 2025. This help eased the financial burden of her doctoral studies and let her focus on her studies and research. The release says she had faced several challenges in higher education because of financial hardship.
What came next
After completing her PhD, she now works as a market supervisor at the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. The release says the support also helped improve her family’s social and economic situation.
Who benefits
The scheme is for students from Scheduled Caste communities who want to pursue higher studies or research. The Ministry says such initiatives strengthen educational inclusion and create opportunities for social and economic empowerment.
What to do next
This release does not give any application date, process or eligibility rules. Students who want to know more about the scheme should check the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment’s official information for the full details.
Questions and answers
What is the NFSC scheme?
It is a scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment that gives financial support to students from Scheduled Caste communities for higher studies and research. According to the release, it aims to promote higher education among these students.
How much money does the NFSC scheme give?
The release mentions about Rs 11 lakh in support received by one scholar between 2022 and 2025. It does not state a fixed amount for every student, so check the scheme's official information for the amount.
Who can apply for the NFSC fellowship?
According to the release, the scheme is for students from Scheduled Caste communities. The full eligibility conditions are not given in the release, so confirm them from the Ministry's official information.
How do I apply for the NFSC fellowship?
This release does not give the application process or any date. Interested students should check the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment's official website for details of the scheme.
Source: PIB, "अनुसूचित जाति के विद्यार्थियों के लिए राष्ट्रीय फैलोशिप से शोधार्थी ने आनुवंशिकी एवं पादप प्रजनन में पीएच.डी. पूरी की", 12 November 2026. Read the original notice
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