MoSPI-GRAAM Policy Research Fellowship Launched

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) signed a Statement of Intent with the Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM) on 25 June 2026 in New Delhi to launch a fellowship initiative. The partnership is linked to the Embark India Development Fellowship and involves two fellows for policy research and governance-related work.

MoSPI and GRAAM Partnership

The Statement of Intent was signed by Dr. Basavaraju R. Shreshta, Executive Director of GRAAM, and Prasoon Verma, Director of the Training Unit in MoSPI’s Capacity Development Division. P. R. Meshram, Director General (Data Governance), MoSPI, was present at the signing ceremony.

Embark India Development Fellowship

The Embark India Development Fellowship is an 18-month programme with six-month immersive institutional placements, hands-on training, and mentorship by national experts. Fellows under the programme will work on ongoing and new projects in MoSPI and will handle research-driven assignments linked to public policy and programme implementation.

Scope of Work and Fellowship Support

The fellowship covers policy research, governance innovation, capacity-building, data governance, and public administration. Selected fellows will receive stipends of up to Rs 65,000 per month.

Important Facts for Exams

• MoSPI stands for the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
• GRAAM stands for the Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement.
• The fellowship duration is 18 months.
• The initiative is linked with the Viksit Bharat at 2047 vision.

Viksit Bharat at 2047 Linkage

The fellowship is designed to place young professionals, academics, and researchers within government institutions. The programme is associated with governance processes at the national level and public policy frameworks.