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The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) was founded in 1950 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, independent India’s first Education Minister. Its objectives are to actively participate in the formulation and implementation of policies and programs pertaining to India’s external cultural relations

India is well known as an education hub attracting international students from all over the world. India's robust education system, in the backdrop of its rich diversity and vibrant culture & history, affords a broad range of options for students. And, as a rapidly growing country with a leading technological edge, studying in India has much to offer, whether it is Engineering, IT, Arts, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Performing Visual Arts, Languages, Classics and so on.

ICCR awards Junior and Senior Research Fellowships to international scholars specializing in Indian studies in the fields of culture and social sciences. Under this programme, the selected Fellows are affiliated with Indian institutions for research. Senior Fellowships are given to eminent scholars with proven academic credentials and an established body of published work, while Junior Fellowships are meant for young research scholars wishing to undertake post-doctoral research on relevant topics. The salient features of these Fellowships are as follows:

Instituted by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), the "Annapurna Certificate" recognises Indian restaurants abroad for their outstanding contributions to promoting authentic Indian cuisine and culinary traditions. Accompanied by a statue of Goddess Annapurna, the certificate serves as a profound symbol of appreciation for those popularising Indian gastronomy among communities worldwide.