BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has announced a monthly stipend scheme for postgraduate and PhD students of the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT).
The initiative aims to provide financial support to students pursuing higher studies in agriculture and allied fields.
The announcement was made by Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo through his official X account.
The decision has been taken under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to support aspiring agricultural researchers and promote innovation in the sector, he said.
OUAT PG students enrolled in agriculture and allied courses will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 10,000 for a period of two years.
PhD students at OUAT will be provided a monthly stipend of Rs 15,000 for up to three years.
📢 Under the leadership of Hon’ble CM Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, I am proud to announce a landmark decision of the Government of Odisha — monthly stipends for OUAT PG and Ph.D. https://t.co/DzgVlFO0Up scholars will now receive ₹10,000 per month, while Ph.D. researchers will be… pic.twitter.com/VJhX0AOsZU
— Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo (Modiji Ka Parivar) (@KVSinghDeo1) August 3, 2026
The financial assistance is expected to help scholars focus on their studies and research without facing major financial challenges.
The financial support will benefit students pursuing postgraduate and doctoral programmes in agriculture and allied disciplines at OUAT.
According to the Deputy Chief Minister, the scheme has been introduced to reduce the financial burden on students. It helps them dedicate more time to research and academic excellence.