Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Council of Hist...
The correct answer is option B: 2 only.
Explanation:
The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, not the Ministry of Culture. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
However, statement 2 is correct. The ICHR does disburse funds for carrying out research to Indian as well as foreign scholars. The council provides financial assistance to scholars for conducting research in the field of history and allied subjects. This support is available to both Indian and foreign scholars who are engaged in research on Indian history and culture.
The ICHR plays a crucial role in promoting historical research in India. It provides grants to scholars and institutions for various research projects, including individual research, group research, and publication of research findings. These grants are aimed at encouraging scholars to undertake research on diverse aspects of Indian history and culture.
The council also organizes seminars, conferences, and workshops to facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote research collaboration among scholars. It publishes a journal called "Indian Historical Review" to disseminate research findings and encourage scholarly discourse.
In addition to funding research, the ICHR also undertakes various other activities to promote historical research in India. It maintains a library and documentation center that houses a vast collection of books, journals, and archival materials related to Indian history. It also provides fellowships and awards to recognize the contributions of eminent historians and scholars in the field of history.
In conclusion, the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) is an autonomous organization that disburses funds for carrying out research to Indian as well as foreign scholars. However, it is not under the Ministry of Culture but under the Ministry of Education. Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Council of Hist...
Union Education Minister recently informed Lok Sabha that ICHR has not launched any project to rewrite Indian history and is only “filling gaps.”
About the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR):
- ICHR is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
- It was established in 1972 by an Administrative Order.
- ICHR was registered under the Societies Registration Act (Act XXI of 1860) as a literary and charitable society.
- The ICHR is based in Delhi, with regional centers in Pune (Maharashtra), Bengaluru (Karnataka), and Guwahati (Assam).
- The ICHR receives grants-in-aid from the Department of Higher Education, grants-in-aid from various Indian states, private donations, and the proceeds of revenues from the sale of publications of the ICHR.
- ICHR disburses funds for carrying out research to Indian as well as foreign scholars on their applications for fellowships, grants, and symposia, made to the ICHR or through the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.