From Financial Constraints to Academic Empowerment: Shri Mantu Dhar's Research Journey

Shri Mantu Dhar, a research scholar from West Bengal, has been pursuing his Ph.D. with assistance from the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) Scheme. Facing severe financial constraints, familial dependency on a single low-income earner, and limited access to academic infrastructure, he struggled with admission fees and research expenses. Since 2022, he has received Rs. 2,96,186 through fellowship assistance, House Rent Allowance, and contingency support. This financial backing has enabled him to meet essential academic costs, reduce his family's burden, and maintain stability to focus on his doctoral research.