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The Government of India has approved the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which aims to enhance equity and quality in education. The Ministry of Education has launched the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme to attract distinguished Indian-origin researchers. The PMRC Scheme provides fellowships under three categories and has received over 3,600 applications for fellowship.
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Critically examine the role of the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme in promoting research and innovation in higher education
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The Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme was launched by which ministry?
The PMRC Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Education, aimed at attracting distinguished Indian-origin researchers and professionals.
Under the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme, how many institutions have been identified as Lead Institutions?
The PMRC Scheme has identified seven institutions as Lead Institutions, which will host the research chairs and fellowships.
Consider the following statements regarding Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme: 1. The PMRC Scheme has received more than 3,600 applications from fellowships. 2. Seven institutions have been identified as Lead Institutions under the PMRC Scheme since its inception in 2026. 3. The government has allocated Rs 500 crore for the PMRC Scheme in the year 2027-28. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement-I is correct because more than 3,600 applications have been received under the PMRC Scheme as on date (Fact #6). Statement-II is incorrect because seven institutions were identified as Lead Institutions under the PMRC Scheme (Fact #5), but there's no mention of it being since its inception in 2026. Statement-III is false because the government has allocated Rs 200 crore for the PMRC Scheme for the year 2026-27, not Rs 500 crore.