The Ministry of Education has announced an increase in the monthly stipends for research scholars, effective from January 1, 2023. The stipend for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) has been raised from Rs. 31,000 to Rs. 37,000, while for Senior Research Fellow (SRF) it has been increased from Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 42,000. The stipends for Research Associates I, II, and III have also been raised.