11 May 2026
Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship: 2 lakh village leaders trained
UPSC
SSC
Governance
Education
Summary
IIM-Bangalore reported completion of training 200,000+ rural leaders under the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship — a 2-year program for district magistrates' staff and community workers. Focus: SDG implementation, evidence-based governance.
Why it matters
UPSC GS-2 (Governance). Connect with NEP 2020 lateral entry, Karmayogi, Aspirational Districts Programme.