MoSPI and GRAAM Partner to Launch Development

Q1. What is the Embark India Development Fellowship?

It is an 18-month fellowship programme that places young professionals in government institutions for policy research and governance-related work. It is linked to the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

Q2. Who signed the Statement of Intent?

Dr. Basavaraju R. Shreshta, Executive Director of GRAAM, and Prasoon Verma, Director of MoSPI's Training Unit, signed the Statement of Intent.

Q3. How many fellows will be part of the programme?

The programme will involve two fellows working on policy research and governance-related work.

Q4. What is the stipend for selected fellows?

Selected fellows will receive stipends of up to Rs 65,000 per month.

Q5. What is the duration of the fellowship?

The Embark India Development Fellowship is an 18-month programme with six-month immersive institutional placements.