The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Fellowship Programme for 2022-24 was launched in the city on Thursday, with 30 Fellows who will be working in identified thematic areas on the research and implementation of schemes.

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin welcomed the 30 candidates and gave away laptops to them at the Anna Administrative Staff College. Speaking about the fellowship programme, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister T. Udhayachandran said they had received over 25,000 appli- cations. "The candidates were filtered down based on the eligibility criteria and took tests and attended interviews," he said.

The Fellows will be working in thematic areas including water resources, agricultural production, skill development and entrepreneurship, heritage and culture, education, health indicators and housing.

Chief Secretary V. Irai Anbu said this was the first time in Tamil Nadu that a Fellowship like this has been launched. "There are several schemes and initiatives being implemented by the government, and the chosen candidates will bring in new perspectives and ideas on its implementation and what can be done better," he said. The Bharathidasan Institute of Management in Tiruchi will be the academic partner for the initiative, he added.

A Government Order issued on the scheme said the candidates would identify issues, aid in decision making in their assigned fields and optimise qualitative delivery of services.

 

Media: The Hindu