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Appointed research professors

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NEW DELHI: The Government has appointed sociologist Andre Beteille and historian Bipan Chandra national research professors in recognition of their contribution in their areas of study. The appointments have been made on the recommendation of the committee under the National Research Professorship Scheme, comprising the Prime Minister and Union Ministers for Human Resource Development, Finance and Home Affairs.

Instituted in 1949 to honour distinguished academics and scholars, persons of real eminence over 65 years who have made an "outstanding contribution" in their fields and are still capable of further productive research are considered for appointment as national research professors.

Among those appointed in the past are scientist C.V. Raman, filmmaker Satyajit Ray, musicians Ustad Bismillah Khan and Pandit Ravi Shankar, writer Mahasweta Devi and political scientist M.V. Pylee.

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