Centre launches Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship
On 13th February 2021, The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launches the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship.
- the ministry begins the World Bank loan assisted programme SANKALP (Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion) with the help of 9 IIMs of the country.
- The main purpose of this program is to strengthen skills training at the district level.
Highlights:
- The Selected fellows will receive a stipend of Rs 50,000 per month during the first year and Rs 60,000 per month.
- this fellowship programme will be for two years.