Recognising the work of writer and social activist Mahasweta Devi, the Human Resource Development Ministry has appointed her as National Research Professor for a second term of five years from February 2011.
Mahasweta Devi will be entitled to an honorarium of Rs.75,000 a month in accordance with the existing terms and conditions under the National Research Professorship Scheme.
Mahashweta Devi was appointed as a National Research Professor in February 2006.
Thereafter, Mahashweta Devi continued her social work, and has contributed to the study of the women, Dalit and rural tribal communities of West Bengal.