Archive · 24 Jul 2025
IIT Bombay to Train Fellows in Public Policy for 2025-26
Imagine smart people learning how to help the government.
IIT Bombay and the Maharashtra government teamed up!
They're starting a program where 60 fellows will learn about public policy.
They'll take classes at IIT Bombay and also work in government offices.
The course teaches them how to solve real-world problems.
Experts from IIT Bombay and experienced officials will teach them.
The program includes classes and practical projects.
This helps them understand how to make things better for everyone.
IIT Bombay will train 60 fellows in public policy under the Chief Minister Fellowship Programme.
The Maharashtra government signed an MoU with IIT Bombay for the 2025-26 academic year.
The program will offer a postgraduate certificate course in Public Policy and Welfare Research.
Fellows will participate in a hybrid learning model with on-site and online sessions.
The program aims to prepare young professionals for leadership in public administration.
- Who
- The Maharashtra government and IIT Bombay are collaborating, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis involved. Participants are the 60 selected fellows.
- What
- IIT Bombay will train 60 fellows in Public Policy and Welfare Research.
- When
- The program is scheduled to begin on July 28, 2025.
- Where
- The on-site training will be at the IIT Bombay campus and fellows will work in Maharashtra district offices.
- Why
- To prepare young professionals for leadership positions in public administration.
- Program Name
- CM Fellowship 2025
- Partner Institutions
- IIT Bombay and Maharashtra Government
- Fellows
- 60
- Course Type
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Course Focus
- Public Policy and Welfare Research
- Start Date
- July 28, 2025