Here is the comment given to indian express on 29th of Nov 2015
The ICHR reviews the Research Funding Rules from time to time. This is a routine exercise. A committee of the heads of relevant sections and the RPC would review the rules and recommend amendments to the Council for approval.
Q. Why the exception in case of additional funding for the annual conference of Indian History Congress been removed in the new funding rules?
A: Under my Chairmanship, the Council has ended the discrimination shown in...
Tuesday, 1 December 2015
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Comment given to Deccan Herald on 30 th Nov 2015
ICHR has given a special status to IHC for past couple of decades by granting money for hosting its annual conference, which always exceeds the ceiling. In addition to this lump sum, large amounts were paid for holding panel discussions, symposia and travel reimbursements for foreign delegates attending the conference. Earlier, if my memory is correct, IHC was not depending on the Government or its institutions for financial assistance. If I am right, it did start only with Warangal session when Prof Irfan Habib was the Chairman. I am subject...