Assam Launches ₹25,000 Monthly Aid for Research Scholars

shubham kumar

22 Jan 2026

2 Min

Assam Launches ₹25,000 Monthly Aid for Research Scholars

Why in News?

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the launch of a significant financial support initiative titled the "Atal Vichal Agragami Assam" scheme. Aimed at transforming the state into a knowledge-driven economy, the scheme provides substantial monthly stipends to research scholars to foster innovation and academic excellence. The formal launch of the programme is scheduled for February 11, 2026.

Key Points

Monthly Stipend: Regular full-time research scholars will receive a monthly financial assistance of ₹25,000.
Support for Divyang Scholars: To promote inclusivity, Divyang (differently-abled) research scholars will receive an enhanced monthly stipend of ₹40,000.
Eligibility: The scheme is applicable to permanent residents of Assam pursuing Ph.D. or advanced research in State or Central Universities located within Assam.
Exclusions: Scholars enrolled in private universities or open universities, and current beneficiaries of the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina scheme, are generally excluded.
Objective: The primary goal is to eliminate financial barriers, allowing researchers to focus on high-quality, interdisciplinary research and reduce the "brain drain" from the state.
Implementation: Applications are expected to be processed through the Digital Infrastructure for DBT Schemes (DIDS) Portal.

Important Terms

Atal Vichal Agragami Assam: The official name of the scheme, translating to a vision of a "Steady and Forward-Moving Assam."
Divyang: A term used by the Government of India to refer to persons with disabilities, meaning "one with a divine body."
DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer): A mechanism where government subsidies or benefits are transferred directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
Knowledge-driven Economy: An economy in which growth is dependent on the quantity, quality, and accessibility of the information available, rather than means of production.

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