ICSSR launches ₹18-crore research scheme for undergraduates
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Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
The ICSSR has launched a ₹3 lakh fellowship for 600 undergraduate projects on "Youth and Decolonisation," promoting Indian-centric research approaches.
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Type Scheme
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Monday, 8 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
R&D spending: 0.7% of GDP
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right