14 Scientists Awarded Swarna Jayanti Fellowships for 2018-19
- The Union Ministry of Science and Technology have awarded Swarna Jayanti Fellowships to 14 scientists for the year 2018-19, to pursue basic research in frontier areas of science and technology.
- The awardees are supported by Department of Science & Technology, and include a fellowship of Rs 25,000/- per month as well as a research grant of 5 lakh Rupees for 5 years in addition to their salary.
- The Swarna Jayanti Fellowships scheme was instituted by Government of India to commemorate India’s 50th year of independence.
- Under this scheme, a selected number of young scientists, with proven track record, are provided special assistance and support to enable them to pursue basic research in frontier areas of science and technology.