Researchers get Rs 1.65 crore financial incentive at LPU

A distinguished academic gathering at Lovely Professional University (LPU) celebrated the intellectual pursuits of over 2,700 student researchers spanning diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes.

In recognition of their scholarly accomplishments, the students collectively received financial incentives amounting to Rs 1.65 crore, underscoring the university’s commitment to nurturing a vibrant culture of inquiry and discovery.

The ceremony was graced by eminent dignitaries, with chief guest Sayyid Sadiqali Shihab Thangal, Kerala state president of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and Chairman, National Political Advisory Committee. The event was presided over by Dr Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder Chancellor of LPU. The function was further distinguished by the presence of guests of honour ET Mohammed Basheer, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), and PV Abdul Wahab, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha).

The chief guest, Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal, interacted with the Malayali student community. Basheer described LPU as a university that lives by the ethos of “paying back more than what we received,” while PV Abdul Wahab observed that LPU has established itself as a trendsetter in the nation’s educational landscape through its quality-driven approach. Among the top achievers, a PhD scholar received the highest incentive of Rs 1.79 lakh, followed by a postgraduate researcher with Rs 63,000 and an undergraduate student with Rs 26,000.