The Odisha government on Monday announced a monthly financial stipend scheme for Post Graduate (PG) and PhD scholars enrolled at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT).
The financial grant will apply to all regular PG and PhD students pursuing degrees in agriculture and related multidisciplinary fields at OUAT.
Announcing the initiative, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, stated that PG students in agriculture and allied courses will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 10,000 for two years. Similarly, PhD scholars will be provided Rs 15,000 per month for up to three years, he said.
Singh Deo highlighted that the primary goal behind the assistance is to foster high-quality academic research and incentivize high-performing students across Odisha.
“Investing in our young researchers means securing the future of Odisha’s farmers. With this assistance, our students can focus on new innovations and research without financial worries,” Singh Deo added.
