❖ The state government has sanctioned ₹50 lakh for giving a fellowship of ₹1 lakh each to 50 students with the disabilities under the Chief Minister’s Research Fellowship.

❖ The fellowship would support their research for their Ph.D. program.

❖ Only students with disabilities, pursuing Ph.D., are eligible

❖ There is no bar on the income and candidates should pursue Ph.D. either parttime or full time at any recognised educational institution in the country.