About the Programme
The objective of the Chief Minister’s Urban Fellowship program is to provide a unique opportunity to the youth to participate in the work of policy, management, implementation and monitoring with the government of Uttar Pradesh and support the implementation of Akankshi Nagar Yojana (ANY).
Under this program, the energy of the selected fellows, their passion for learning and gaining on ground experience and the new attitude of the youth will be benefited in the implementation of ANY in the aspirational ULBs. The broader goal is to provide the youth with a platform to participate in public service and give their contribution in the development of Uttar Pradesh.
Areas
Applicants who have completed their graduation in the following fields from recognised institutions will be selected for the fellowship program.
- UrbanPlanning/Design/Development, Architecture/ Habitat Management.
- Management
- Engineering/ Geography
- Environment and Climate
- Health, Sanitation, Nutrition Energy & Renewable Energy
- Skill/ Entrepreneurship Development
- Heritage/ Architecture Conservation, Tourism and Culture
- Data Science Artificial Intelligence, IT, ITES, Machine Learning Data Governance etc.
- Economics, Banking, Finance and Tax Revenue
- Public Policy and Governance
Eligibility
The eligibility of the candidates will be as follows:
- Graduation with first class or minimum 60% marks.
- Should be proficient in speaking and writing Hindi and English.
- Relevant work experience in any of the areas listed in the application (publishing articles/policy papers/research papers/appraisal/monitoring of projects and schemes etc. in the thematic areas related to fellowship) Evidence has to be provided.
- Applicants should have excellent computer skills and ability to work on Information and Communication Technology applications and also communication skills.
- It is mandatory for the candidates to be willing to work in the field and reside at the place of posting.
- The maximum age of the candidate should not exceed 40 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.
Roles & Responsibilities
Candidates will be selected for the Akankshi Nagar Yojana. During the program period, the fellows will work under the supervision of the District Magistrate and Executive Officers of concerned urban local bodies. Concurrent evaluation work of all the schemes run by the Central / State Government in the ANY ULB will be done by the Fellows in coordination with the team of the ULBs.
Further, for effective execution and implementation of ANY, the survey, study, collection of primary data, monitoring will be undertaken by the fellows. The work will be done, suggestions will be presented by the fellows to solve the challenges faced in the operation of the schemes and to provide the desired benefits to the public from the schemes.
In addition, the fellows will participate in the work related to policy formulation, plan structure and implementation of the action plan prepared under ANY. The necessary data for the operation of the schemes will be collected by the fellows on real time basis for monitoring and analysis. A tablet will be made available to the fellows for the completion of the above work, or a lump sum amount will be provided to them to purchase the tablet.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply online via the link given at the end of the post.
Remuneration
Under the fellowship program, the selected fellows will be paid at a rate of Rs. 30,000/- per month. In addition to the remuneration to the fellows, Rs. 10,000/- will be paid per month for field visits. In addition, Rs. 15,000/- will be provided in lump sum to purchase tablet in case department is not providing, for monitoring and evaluation of schemes.
In addition, no other payment shall be made. Residential facility will be provided to the selected fellows as far as possible in the ULB itself. All the facilities being provided to the CM Fellows under the Aspirational Block Program of the Planning Department, GoUP shall be provided to the CM Urban Fellows under the Aspirational Cities Program as well.
Duration
The fellowship period of the selected fellows under the fellowship program will be valid for one year from the date of appointment. On the recommendation of the department and in view of the need of the subject and on the basis of the work/performance of the fellow, it can be extended for further one year after the approval of the competent authority.
Selection
Online applications will be invited on the website (www.anyurban.upsdc.gov.in) of the urban development department for the selection of CM urban fellows. It will be mandatory to upload a statement of purpose in minimum 300 to maximum 500 words along with the application form. A committee of senior officers/subject experts will be constituted for the screening of the applications received. The screening will be done by the Screening Committee.
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