Awards were given to support emerging talent in music. Fifty young musicians received fellowships to pursue their disciplines. Each will get financial support of Rs 1 lakh annually for three years. The fellowships cover various musical disciplines.

This recognition is part of a larger effort to encourage promising artistes. So far, a total of 231 young musicians have been conferred with the fellowship.

Further details about the fellowship and the event where it was presented are available from the source. The event marked a significant milestone in the history of Indian music.