The UK government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Jharkhand to establish a new scholarship programme for the state’s marginalised and under-represented communities.
The Chevening Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda (MGJSM) scholarship will provide full financial support to up to five Jharkhand scholars pursuing a one-year master’s degree in the UK. According to a press release from the British High Commission in India, the Chevening MGJSM Scholarships will be offered annually beginning in 2023.
The Chevening Awards programme fosters future leaders by providing scholarships and fellowships to study in the United Kingdom.
During a two-day visit to Ranchi, Alex Ellis, British High Commissioner to India, signed the MoU in the presence of Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
Climate Resilience Information System and Planning (CRISP-M) tool
In addition, the United Kingdom launched the Jharkhand module of the Climate Resilience Information System and Planning (CRISP-M) tool. According to the release, the CRISP-M tool is a web and mobile phone-based geographic information system that will aid in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA scheme.
It was created in India as part of the UK government’s Infrastructure for Climate Resilient Growth programme.
According to the release, the Jharkhand module of the CRISP-M tool will effectively help integrate climate risk management into the planning and design of social protection; inform early action on drought management with the Jharkhand Drought Early Warning System; and help build the resilience of vulnerable households to climate change.
5 brilliant scholars get opportunity to study at UK’s leading universities
Alex Ellis, British High Commissioner to India, said, “Investing in education and climate are our best gifts to our children and grandchildren. I’m delighted that today, with the gracious support of Chief Minister Soren and our partners across the state of Jharkhand, we are able to do just that. Education in another country can be a defining experience. I’m pleased that each year, five brilliant scholars from the state will have the opportunity to study at the UK’s world-leading universities with full financial support.”
During his visit, the High Commissioner also attended a business roundtable and met with a number of business leaders to discuss ways to strengthen trade and investment ties between the UK and the state of Jharkhand.
