Government job
Village Social Transformation Mission Chief Minister’s Rural Development Fellowship – 2016
- The eligibility criteria for selection as a Fellow shall be the following:
- There will be two stages in the selection process.
In Stage 1, applicants will have to submit their resume and 3 essays along with a Google form. Those shortlisted will be invited to interview with a selection committee in Stage 2.
The Rural Development Fellows will be responsible for overall execution of the Mission’s objectives in their respective villages. The major roles they will play are
- Agents of Behavioural Change in villages
- Information bearers of various schemes and development works
- Facilitators between the corporate, government and villages
- Conducting the baseline survey
- Responsibilities will include:
Comprehensive training will be provided to the Fellows to ensure that they can effectively carry out their tasks. The customized training program will enable each Fellow to build on their existing skill sets and transform themselves into high-caliber development practice professionals. Before the Fellows begin fieldwork, they will participate in an extensive orientation program run by TISS and IIT-CTARA that will enable them to lead grass root planning and intervention processes.Each Fellow will have a mentor who will guide them through the 12-months and support them in case of any challenges. Mentors will include academic practitioners, key government officials as well as corporate partners.
- Rural Development Fellows will be paid a monthly stipend of Rs. 30,000/-

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