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    Question

    Visvesvaraya PhD scheme has been initiated by the

    Government with an objective of enhancing the number of PhDs in the country to compete globally in the knowledge intensive sectors of Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES). The First Phase of Visvesvaraya PhD scheme was operational from 2014 to _________.
    A 2020 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2021 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2022 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2023 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 2025 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

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    Visvesvaraya PhD scheme has been initiated by the Government with an objective of enhancing the number of PhDs in the country to compete globally in the knowledge intensive sectors of Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES). Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme: Phase-I (2014-2023) For Full Time PhD Candidates: Fellowship: ₹ 38,750/- per month (I & II year); ₹ 43,750/- (III to V year) Annual Contingency Grant support: ₹ 30,000/- per year Reimbursement of Rent as per GoI rules Support for international conferences up to ₹ 50,000/- For Part Time PhD Candidates: One time incentive of ₹ 2,50,000/- after completion of PhD

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