अनुसूचित जातीच्या विद्यार्थ्यांना एम.फिल., पीएच.डी. सारख्या संशोधनाच्या अभ्यासाकरिता कोणती योजना आर्थिक साहाय्य उपलब्ध करून देते ?

The correct answer is Option A (Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship).

Key Points:
• Financial Fellowships for Higher Education of SC Students:
• Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF): Formally formulated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and implemented through the University Grants Commission (UGC), this scheme provides substantial financial assistance and fellowships to Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates to pursue advanced higher education and research studies leading to M.Phil and Ph.D. degrees.
• Subsequent Renaming: The scheme was subsequently re-christened as the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC).
• Other Distinctions:
• Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana supports hostel infrastructure for SC boys and girls.
• Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric and Central Sector Overseas Scholarships cater to other educational domains.
• Key Takeaway: Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (now NFSC) provides fellowships to SC students pursuing M.Phil and Ph.D. research.