The Viksit Bharat Fellowship programme, an initiative to support and nurture literary and creative skills across multiple fields, was inaugurated on Tuesday by the BlueKraft Digital Foundation.

With the opening of its publishing and information centre, the data analytics company declared that it had transformed into a full-fledged publisher. It also expressed its joy that this achievement coincided with the 74th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

25 fellowships will be made available as part of the Viksit Bharat Fellowship program, with the goal of enabling up-and-coming artists, seasoned and outstanding professionals, scholars, and specialists from both domestic and international sources to contribute to an important narrative about India.

Through a variety of media, such as non-fiction books, articles, research papers, children’s books addressing social themes and values, coffee table books that tell stories of change, and powerful case studies of impact, the fellowship aims to document and celebrate the varied journeys of a country. BlueKraft Associate Fellowship, BlueKraft Senior Fellowship, and BlueKraft Distinguished Fellowship are the three tiers of the fellowship.

Within the fellowship duration of one year, an Associate Fellow of BlueKraft will get a monthly stipend of Rs. 75,000, a Senior Fellow of BlueKraft will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 1,25,000, and a Distinguished Fellow of BlueKraft will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 2,00,000.

Along with special tools for research and writing, the Fellows will have unrestricted access to mentorship and opportunities with seasoned subject matter experts, prominent professionals, and thought leaders for generating discussions and ideas that might strengthen their work.

Fellows can publish their completed works under the BlueKraft Digital Foundation’s auspices, giving them a chance to reach a wider audience and add to the conversation about Indian development. By November 1st, interested candidates can submit their applications. The BlueKraft Digital Foundation’s official website also has application forms and comprehensive rules for the fellowships.