On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 74th birthday on September 17, BlueKraft Digital Foundation has launched a Publishing and Knowledge Centre and ‘Viksit Bharat Fellowship’ offering a total of 25 Fellowships.

The ‘Viksit Bharat Fellowship’ aims at “empowering both emerging talents, experienced and exceptional professionals, academics and experts from within the nation and around the globe to contribute to a meaningful narrative about India,” an official press release said.

“This fellowship seeks to document and celebrate the diverse journeys of the nation through various formats, including non-fiction books, articles, research papers, children’s literature addressing social themes and values, coffee table books that narrate stories of change, and compelling case studies of impact,” it further said.

“The Fellows will gain access to mentorship and opportunities with seasoned subject matter experts, professionals, and thought leaders along with exclusive resources for research and writing, the notice stated. Completed works may be published under the aegis of BlueKraft Digital Foundation,” the release said.

Details about ‘Viksit Bharat Fellowship’

The ‘Viksit Bharat Fellowship’ is structured in three tiers:

1 – BlueKraft Associate Fellowship – A BlueKraft Associate Fellow will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 75,000.

2 – BlueKraft Senior Fellowship – A BlueKraft Senior Fellow will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 1,25,000.

3 – BlueKraft Distinguished Fellowship – A BlueKraft Distinguished Fellow will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 2,00,000 during the fellowship period of one year.

How to apply for ‘Viksit Bharat Fellowship’

Interested candidates can apply for the ‘Viksit Bharat Fellowship’ by submitting their application, available at www.bluekraft.in/fellowship by November 1.

Akhilesh Mishra, CEO, BlueKraft Digital Foundation said: “The timing of the Viksit Bharat Fellowship is symbolic. It reflects our commitment to celebrating the vision of growth, inclusivity, and progress that the PM embodies through participatory action, and what better occasion than today.”

“We believe that through thoughtful publications and knowledge sharing, we can contribute significantly to the ongoing dialogue around social development in India,” Hitesh Jain, Director, BlueKraft Digital Foundation, said .

“Our goal is to create awareness through the transformative work happening across the nation and facilitate discussions that lead to pragmatic solutions and empower communities for a brighter future,” Jain further said.

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On PM Modi’s birthday, BlueKraft Digital Foundation launches Viksit Bharat Fellowship, offers up to Rs 2 lakh stipend