Kumar Bahukhandi
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai-Photo credit PTI
The Chhattisgarh government under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai is constantly emphasing on innovation and effective policies to promote good governance in the state. In this series, the Chief Minister Good Governance Fellow Scheme has been started. The objective of this scheme is to prepare a skilled and responsible administrative generation by providing high quality education and practical experience in the field of governance to the talented youth of the state. Under the scheme, the Chhattisgarh government will conduct a postgraduate course in Public Policy and Governance in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Management, Raipur. The fellow will also get an opportunity for practical training in various departments of the government.
Raipur : Chief Minister Good Governance Fellowship is a major initiative of the Government of Chhattisgarh which was announced by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in the month of November 2024. The objective of this program is to attract young professionals to contribute to governance and policy implementation, to increase administrative efficiency and impact. Through this, efficiency and transparency will be promoted in the functioning of the government, as well as the youth will get an opportunity to contribute towards governance reform by working in coordination with the government, NGOs, think tanks and private sector.
The applicant should be a native of Chhattisgarh state, maximum age limit 35 years, minimum educational qualification should be graduation. Bank account and Aadhaar should be linked to mobile number. Selection will be done through CAT exam for admission.
The Chhattisgarh government will bear the entire fee of this course, along with a scholarship of Rs 50,000 per month will be provided to each enrolled student. The training will be held at IIM Raipur campus.
Fellows for Chief Minister Good Governance Fellowship will play an important role in the governance and administration of the Chhattisgarh government. The selected candidates will assist in the design and evaluation of data-based policies, streamlining processes in government departments for administrative efficiency, better utilisation of resources and strengthening e-governance, as well as analysing the impact of schemes at the ground level, and help in formulating policies in line with the needs of the citizens.
Through this fellowship, administrative processes will be more efficient and transparent, which will increase the impact of government schemes. This program will give young professionals an opportunity to play a leadership role, which will strengthen the culture of good governance and increase citizens’ trust in the government. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Good Governance Fellowship not only provides the youth with an opportunity for high-level education and training, but will also contribute significantly in realising the goal of good governance of the state.
This initiative is a concrete step towards making Chhattisgarh a prosperous, inclusive and progressive state.
The fellows selected for the two-year MBA program in Public Policy and Good Governance under the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Good Governance Fellowship will assist in the design, analysis and implementation of administrative policies with expertise in public policy and good governance in the functioning of the Chhattisgarh government.
They will also improve the effectiveness of schemes by promoting data-based policy making.
Fellowship holders will work in various government departments to streamline processes, optimise resource use, ensure accountability. Fellows will contribute to making schemes and services more inclusive and accessible by understanding the needs of citizens. They will evaluate the impact of schemes at the grassroots level and provide feedback to the government, making policies more targeted and effective.
This fellowship program of the Chhattisgarh government reflects its commitment to good governance. The selected candidates will not only strengthen the administrative processes but will also play an important role in improving the living standards of the citizens of the state.
This initiative is an important step towards establishing Chhattisgarh as a progressive and inclusive state.
For Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Good Governance Fellowship, applications are invited from April 23 , 2025 to May 11, 2025 for the two-year MBA program in Public Policy and Good Governance by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur.
For this, the candidate must have a minimum of 60 percent marks (55 percent marks or equivalent CGPA for reserved category) with a graduate degree in any subject. In addition, a valid CAT score card of the year 2022, 2023, or 2024 is also required. Reserved category candidates will get benefits as per the reservation policy of Chhattisgarh. For detailed information and application, IIM Raipur website https://iimraipur.ac.in/mba-ppg/ can be visited. For admission related information, telephone number 0771-2474612 can also be contacted.
