Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Fellowship Programme

Description
The Government of Tamil Nadu has introduced the two-year “Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Fellowship Programme TNCMFP ,” starting from 2022-23. It aims to harness the energy and talent of young professionals to optimize the governance processes and enhance the service delivery of various programmes and policies in Tamil Nadu. The Fellows’ role will be to monitor and evaluate, identify issues, and aid data-driven decision-making on the assigned programmes to address the gaps, if any, in service delivery and optimize the same in line with the global best practices. Special Programme Implementation Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu is the Nodal Department and Bharathidasan Institute of Management BIM Tiruchirapalli is the academic partner in the implementation of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister& 39;s Fellowship Programme TNCMFP . A total of thirty Fellows will be selected, with two Fellows assigned to each “Thematic Area” and six Fellows assigned to the Special Programme Implementation Department Monitoring Cell. The twelve thematic areas are as follows: 1. Augmentation of Water Resources 1. Agricultural Production, Productivity, and Creation of Marketing Linkages 1. Housing for All 1. Improving Educational Standards 1. Improving Health Indicators 1. Social Inclusion 1. Infrastructure & Industrial Development 1. Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Development 1. Institutional Credit 1. Heritage and Culture 1. Ecological Balance 1. Data Governance Duration of Fellowship: The fellowship will be for a period of two years.

Benefits
• Note: No additional financial assistance will be provided.

Eligibility Criteria
1. A candidate must hold a first-class in Bachelor’s degree in respect of Professional Courses (Engineering, Medicine, Law, Agriculture, Veterinary Science) or a first-class in Master's degree in Arts/Science from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or possess an equivalent qualification.
2. Working knowledge of Tamil is mandatory for the candidate.
3. Age Limit: The applicant’s age shall be between 22-30 years as on 25.05.2022. For candidates belonging to the SC/ST category, the maximum age limit shall be 35 years, and for candidates belonging to the BC/MBC category, it shall be 33 years.
4. **Note 01:** Candidates with a Ph.D. degree will be preferred.
5. **Note 02:** Work experience will be an added advantage.
6. **Note 03:** Strong emphasis will be given to research experience.

Required Documents
• Identity Proof
• Passport size photograph
• Proof of age
• Educational qualification certificates
• Caste Certificate
• Proof of residence
• Any other document, as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the aim of the programme?
A: The aim of the programme is to harness the energy and talent of young professionals to optimize the governance processes and enhance the service delivery of various programmes and policies in Tamil Nadu.

Q: Which is the implementing agency of this Programme?
A: Special Programme Implementation Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu is the Nodal Department and Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM) Tiruchirapalli is the academic partner in the implementation of the Programme.

Q: When was this Programme started?
A: This Fellowship Programme was started during the year 2022-23.

Q: Who is eligible to apply under this fellowship?
A: A candidate who possesses a first-class in Bachelor's degree in respect of Professional Courses (Engineering, Medicine, Law, Agriculture, Veterinary Science) or a first-class in Master's degree in Arts/Science from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University can apply under the scheme.

Q: What are the areas covered under this Fellowship?
A: There are twelve thematic areas covered under this fellowship:
1. Augmentation of Water Resources
2. Agricultural Production, Productivity, and Creation of Marketing Linkages
3. Housing for All
4. Improving Educational Standards
5. Improving Health Indicators
6. Social Inclusion
7. Infrastructure & Industrial Development
8. Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Development
9. Institutional Credit
10. Heritage and Culture
11. Ecological Balance
12. Data Governance

Q: How many fellows are selected under the programme?
A: A total of thirty Fellows will be selected, with two Fellows assigned to each "Thematic Area" and six Fellows assigned to the Special Programme Implementation Department Monitoring Cell.

Q: What is the nature of support for the Fellow?
A: Under this fellowship programme, a monthly stipend of [?]65,000/- and an additional allowance of [?]10,000/- to meet their incidental expenses in performing their assigned work, such as travel, mobile phone, data usage, etc.

Q: What are the roles of fellows under the scheme?
A: The Fellows' role will be to monitor and evaluate, identify issues, and aid data-driven decision-making on the assigned programmes to address the gaps, if any, in service delivery and optimize the same in line with the global best practices.

Q: What are the criteria for the age of fellows for availing of this fellowship?
A: The applicant's age shall be between 22-30 years as on 25.05.2022. For candidates belonging to the SC/ST category, the maximum age limit shall be 35 years, and for candidates belonging to the BC/MBC category, it shall be 33 years.

Q: What is the duration of this fellowship?
A: The fellowship will be for a period of two years.

Q: Is the knowledge of Tamil language mandatory for the candidate?
A: Yes, the working knowledge of Tamil language is mandatory for the candidate.

Q: How to apply under the fellowship?
A: The online applications can be accessed through the web portal www.tn.gov.in/tncmfp or www.bim.edu/tncmfp.