The Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) has welcomed Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s directive to publish PhD fellowship advertisements within ten days.
SIO applauds the government’s focus on critical research areas such as climate change, pollution control, and organic farming, and reiterates its demands for a healthy research ecosystem.
SIO had earlier expressed solidarity with PhD students across Maharashtra who have been protesting against unpaid fellowships delayed for over two years.
Support for Protesting PhD Scholars
SIO demands a healthy research ecosystem while supporting protesting PhD scholars.
Author summary: SIO welcomes Eknath Shinde's directive on PhD fellowships.