MGNF is a two-year programme fully funded by the Union ministry of skill developmentand entrepreneurship (MSDE).MSDE has launched the initiative under the skill acquisition and knowledge awareness for livelihood promotion (Sankalp). Leading to the award of a certificate inpublic policy and management, the programme was conducted by IIM Visakhapatnam.
AP HRD Institute former director general D Chakrapani was the chief guest for the graduation day event conducted at IIM Vizag on Monday. Congratulating the participants, he praised the effort of the IIMV director, Prof. M Chandrasekhar, for mentoring the programme well in the institute. He said that this was the crucial time to learn all the necessary skills and inculcate in participants to implement them at the grassroots level. Chakrapani said that the MGNF experience will allow fellows to handle any critical situation as they have acquired enormous exposure at several institutions and government units. He added that MGNF Fellows can be called social entrepreneurs as they have dealt with several sectors like education, health, transportation, and skill development. He said that with the help of technological advancement, there could be enough opportunities in several sectors to utilize their learning to transform the revolutionary societal changes that in turn will help attain the standards of global excellence for India.
Department of Skill development and entrepreneurship assistant director and SSDM representative of Arunachal Pradesh government, Gyati Kacho, highlighted his journey of working with MGNF fellows. He added that as far as the roles of MGNF fellows are concerned, they have done remarkable work, especially in Arunachal Pradesh. “Since they have worked at the grassroots level, many government officials are willing to continue the work with them so that their learned skills in public policy management can be implemented well at the district level,” said Kacho. He lauded the efforts of IIMV director Prof M. Chandrasekhar and program director Prof Mohammad Shameem Jawed, under whose guidance the program was delivered. He urged the graduates to keep growing by learning more productive skills, which will benefit society.
Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF) batch 2021-2023
IIMV director Prof M. Chandrasekhar, Director IIMV, expressed his gratitude to faculty members who nurtured the fellows to uplift their skills. He highlighted that it is remarkable to see that senior government officials are praising the efforts of the MGNF fellows. He added that when the fellows work as civil servants, there is no doubt that they will make everyone proud of their comprehensive work. He added that IIMV will continue to support them all in the best possible manner and will explore opportunities for their future career prospects. Prof Chandrasekhar wished all MGNF fellows a bright and brilliant career ahead and urged that IIMV will look forward to working with them. He also commended the Union ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship, who have been a constant source of support for this programme.
During the event, some of the senior officials from various sectors, via video testimonials, expressed gratitude and praised the efforts of MGNF fellows, which they have shown in their respective assigned districts. MGNF fellows who wrote the best essays were awarded merit certificates and cash prizes.
Chairperson (MGNF programme)/programme director Prof. Mohammad Shameem Jawed gave a brief insight into the program for the 2021-23 cohort. He added that the programme is intended for public policy and skill development. “This was aimed at enabling them to work as an understudy to the collector and district magistrate. MGNF programme was started in 2021, intending to support working professionals involved in district administration,” said Prof Shameem. He praised the MGN fellows’ efforts for making the significant activities, initiatives, and academic modules successful with their rigorous hard work. Prof Shameem praised IIM faculty members for being consistent supporting members, due to which the fellows stood as the highest in all parameters.