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Madhya Pradesh Announces Annual 12 Lakh 'Vira Bharat' Fellowship for Two Scholars
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 11:36 PM
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The state government has announced that two scholars will receive a ₹12 lakh Vira Bharat Fellowship each year to support research in Indian history and culture.
The Madhya Pradesh government has unveiled a new initiative to award the Vira Bharat Fellowship to two scholars annually, each receiving ₹12 lakh to pursue research in Indian history and culture.
The fellowship, part of a national effort to promote academic study of the country’s heritage, aims to provide financial support and recognition to scholars who undertake significant research projects.
Applicants will be evaluated by a selection committee based on the merit of their proposals, academic credentials, and the potential impact of their work. The process will involve submission of a detailed research plan and a track record of previous publications.
By offering substantial funding, the program seeks to encourage deeper exploration of India’s cultural legacy and to strengthen the academic community’s engagement with historical studies.
The fellowship, part of a national effort to promote academic study of the country’s heritage, aims to provide financial support and recognition to scholars who undertake significant research projects.
Applicants will be evaluated by a selection committee based on the merit of their proposals, academic credentials, and the potential impact of their work. The process will involve submission of a detailed research plan and a track record of previous publications.
By offering substantial funding, the program seeks to encourage deeper exploration of India’s cultural legacy and to strengthen the academic community’s engagement with historical studies.