The central government’s National Fellowship (NFSC) scheme for Scheduled Caste students is creating higher‑education opportunities for students from rural backgrounds. With the support of this scheme, Dr. Amit Kumar (name changed) completed his studies and attained success as an Assistant Professor.
By the age of 37, Dr. Amit Kumar faced numerous obstacles during his academic journey, including lack of quality education, financial instability and transport difficulties. Despite these challenges, he continued his higher studies and became the backbone of his family.
Impact of financial aid, according to government release
According to the official press release issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment’s NFSC scheme provided financial assistance to advance his research work. After his promotion from Junior Research Fellow to Senior Research Fellow in 2024, he received an additional assistance of about ₹50,000.
- Scheme name: National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC)
- Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
- Beneficiary: Dr. Amit Kumar, currently Assistant Professor
- 2024 assistance: Approximately ₹50,000 additional financial aid after promotion from JRF to SRF