Archive · 24 Jul 2025
IIT Bombay to Train 60 Fellows in Public Policy
The Maharashtra government is working with IIT Bombay to train 60 people in public policy.
These people will learn how to make things better in government.
They will take classes at IIT Bombay and online, then do research in different districts of Maharashtra.
The course will take a year and includes help from experienced teachers and government officials.
After finishing the program, they will get a certificate showing they know a lot about public policy.
IIT Bombay partners with Maharashtra for the Chief Minister Fellowship Programme.
60 fellows will receive public policy training in the 2025-26 program.
Fellows will study public policy and welfare research through a certificate course.
The program includes in-person and online sessions with field research in districts.
Graduates will earn a Postgraduate Certificate in Public Policy.
- Who
- IIT Bombay and the Maharashtra Government's Planning Department.
- What
- IIT Bombay will train 60 fellows in public policy through a certificate course.
- When
- The fellowship program will start on July 28, 2025.
- Where
- The fellows will be based in district offices across Maharashtra, with classes at IIT Bombay.
- Why
- To equip research scholars with tools to address challenges in public administration.
- Program Name
- Chief Minister Fellowship Programme
- Collaborating Institutions
- IIT Bombay and Maharashtra Government
- Fellows to be Trained
- 60
- Course of Study
- Public Policy and Welfare Research
- Course Duration
- 12 months
- Certification
- Postgraduate Certificate in Public Policy
- In-person classes
- 4 weeks