BlueKraft Digital Foundation Launches Viksit Bharat Fellowship, Stipend Up To Rs 2 Lakh

BlueKraft Digital Foundation has launched a Publishing and Knowledge Centre as well as ‘Viksit Bharat Fellowship’ on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. A total of 25 Fellowships will be offered by the foundation. It is divided into three tiers – BlueKraft Associate Fellowship, BlueKraft Senior Fellowship, and BlueKraft Distinguished Fellowship. Interested candidates can apply by November 1 at bluekraft.in/fellowship.

As per the official press release, the fellowship is aimed at empowering “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.”

This fellowship seeks to document 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, and case studies.

A BlueKraft Associate Fellow will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 75,000, a BlueKraft Senior Fellow will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 1,25,000 and a BlueKraft Distinguished Fellow will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 2,00,000 during the fellowship period of one year, the official notice added.

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 timing of the Viksit Bharat Fellowship is symbolic,” said Akhilesh Mishra, CEO, BlueKraft Digital Foundation adding that “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,” said Hitesh Jain, Director, BlueKraft Digital Foundation. “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,” he added.