Pragati Jha, hailing from Bangaon in the Saharsa district of Bihar, has achieved remarkable success by securing a prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship from the British government. She is set to travel to London for her research, having received a scholarship worth Rs 4.5 crores. Over the next three years, Pragati will be researching global warming, receiving Rs 1.5 crore annually for her studies and research.
Pragati will be studying marine science at a renowned university in England. Her family and the entire village are elated with her accomplishment. Her father, a lawyer, expressed immense pride in her hard work and talent, recounting her journey from primary education in the village to secondary education in Ranchi and then to Kerala through ICR, culminating in her current success.
Pragati’s achievements have brought pride to her village, state, and the entire country. Her commitment to researching global warming is inspiring. She emphasized the importance of stabilizing climate change and promoting green energy to combat global warming. Pragati pointed out the potential for green energy production from seawater in coastal states like Gujarat and Bengal. While solar energy is expanding, it hasn’t yet reached the scale needed for large factories. Pragati believes that increasing the use of green energy can gradually mitigate the problem of global warming.
Pragati decided to focus her research on climate change, the conservation and use of oceans, and marine resources for sustainable development. After completing her research, she plans to return to India to contribute to the country’s efforts to reduce global warming. The British government will cover her research expenses, including travel to and from London. Pragati is the first student from Bihar to achieve this distinction.
The Commonwealth Scholarship, initiated by the British government, offers scholarships to deserving students from Commonwealth countries. Managed by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, the program aims to attract talented individuals to UK universities and support sustainable development. Each year, 800 students receive this scholarship. Applicants must apply through nominated institutions, first registering on the MHRD website and then on the ECAS portal before the deadline.
Pragati’s dedication to her research and her commitment to returning to India to make a difference exemplify her name’s meaning—progress. Her success story serves as an inspiration to many aspiring students across the nation.
