Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment · 2026-11-06
A Journey Towards Academic Achievement Through the NFSC Fellowship
Rahul Kumar, a Ph.D. student from Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh, received financial support under the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) Scheme in July 2023.
Important points
- Rahul Kumar is from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
- He faced challenges from regulations imposed outside the University Grants Commission (UGC) framework.
- He receives fellowship support and House Rent Allowance (HRA) of ₹45,700.
- The fellowship is administered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste StudentsMinistry of Social Justice and EmpowermentUniversity Grants CommissionJanjgir-Champa districtBelow Poverty LineHouse Rent Allowance