As many as 177 Indians will participate in Fulbright programme of the US-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) this year, which is aimed at promoting
mutual understanding between people of the two countries, the foundation said here. 

The scholars, hailing from various cities across India, will pursue Fulbright projects in the US during the 2012-13 academic year in a variety of disciplines, including agriculture, economics, education, energy, environment, international relations, management and leadership development, media and communications, public administration, public health and science and technology, it said.

The USIEF is hosting a pre-departure orientation for the Fulbright scholars in Hyderabad from May 13-15.