A farmer standing in his cauliflower field at dusk
People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata

Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellows Scheme

The scheme aims to provide short term catalytic support to the District Administration in backward districts to improve programme delivery and simultaneously develop a cadre of Development Facilitators. Fellows receive professional experience, structured learning, and a monthly stipend.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellows Scheme
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry Of Rural Development
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsYouth, Professional, Fellowship, Rural, Training

Before you apply

Information from the myScheme snapshot, Aug 2026. Confirm it on the official page: eligibility, documents, benefits and deadlines are set by the issuing department and are not part of this listing.

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