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The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) Division at Central Sanskrit University, has launched the Setubandha Scholarship Scheme.

About the Setubandha Scholarship Scheme:

• Objective: Acts as a bridge between traditional Gurukul learning and modern research, enabling the mainstreaming of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into higher education.
• Target Group: Students trained under Gurus or in Gurukul systems for a minimum of 5 years.
• Focus: Encourages postgraduate and doctoral research across disciplines rooted in IKS.
• Institutions Involved: Provides access to mentorship and research facilities at top institutions like Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

Key Features:

• Financial Support:
  • Postgraduate Scholars: Up to ₹1 lakh.
  • PhD Candidates: Up to ₹2 lakh.
  • Monthly Scholarships: Starting from ₹40,000.
• Eligibility:
  • Age limit: Below 32 years.
  • Minimum 5 years of Gurukul-based learning.
  • No formal degree required—classical knowledge proficiency is the key criterion.
• Scope of Research:
  • Supports 18 disciplines rooted in IKS, including:
    • Vedic philosophy, Jyotisha, Ayurveda, Rasa Shastra
    • Vastu Shastra, Dandaniti (political science), Indian arts and education
    • Traditional law, linguistics, agriculture, and astronomy
• Broader Impact:
  • Fosters integration of ancient wisdom with modern scientific inquiry.
  • Recognizes and rewards excellence in traditional systems of knowledge.

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