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Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF)

The key objective of the MGNF is to create a cadre of individuals who understand and can contribute to the creation of a district-level ecosystem to support skill development and support the district administration to improve skill development program delivery as well as develop a cadre of committed and competent development leaders.

The curriculum implemented by IIMV is approved by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, which enables theoretical inputs in the Academic Modules and application of the knowledge in the districts with the guidance of the mentors during District Immersion Modules. The Academic Modules are delivered through a combination of physical and online lectures, workshops, among others. The evaluation process comprises end of module examinations, Quizzes by Faculty in the class, projects/assignments, participation in classroom activities, presentations/ oral examinations, among others.

Program Structure
The program has two major components, Academic Modules and District Immersion Modules
Academic Module
In the two years duration of the program, there will be FOUR (4) Academic Modules, each having a total of up to 13 days.

Components of Academic Modules

District Immersion Module
In the two years duration of the program, there will be SIX (6) District Immersion Modules (DIMs), each having a total of up to 120 days.

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Borrowing privileges

MGNF Fellows can borrow two books during their stay at campus. They have to return books to the library before returning to their allotted districts.

Databases

Indiastat This link opens in a new window Socio-economic statistical facts and figures for India at the national and state level.
EPWRF India Time Series This link opens in a new window EPWRF India Time Series is a unique online database with its comprehensive coverage of Indian economy for a fairly long time period and it comprises over 50,000 variables capsuled in 20 modules. The database tries to provide in continuous time series from 1950 depending on the availability.
Open Government Data Platform India This link opens in a new window The Objective of Open Government Data Platform India is to facilitate the access to Government owned shareable data and information in both human readable and machine readable forms in a proactive and periodically updatable manner, within the framework of various related policies, Acts and Rules of Government of India, thereby promoting wider accessibility and application of government owned data and unlocking the potential of data for national development.

Database Guides

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e-Journals

Development This long-established journal, founded in 1957, provides a unique resource and point of reference in the dialogue between activists and intellectuals committed to the search for alternative paths toward social transformation, on the way to a more just and sustainable world. Offering alternative perspectives on civil society, development policy and community based strategies for livelihoods, gender and social justice, Development provides readers with sharp, critical views and in-depth analysis on the challenging issues of today's rapidly changing world.
Development Policy Review Development Policy Review is a peer-reviewed journal focusing specifically on the links between research and policy in all aspects of international development and across the spectrum of social science disciplines, intellectual persuasions, institutional backgrounds and geographical regions.
Oxford Development Studies Publishes research on development studies, analysing the processes of social, political, and economic change that characterise global development.
The Journal of South Asian Development The Journal of South Asian Development, a refereed publication, publishes articles, reviews and scholarly comment relating to all facets of development in South Asia. It includes theoretical and conceptual articles as well as more empirical studies covering both historical and contemporary issues/events
Government Information Quarterly Government Information Quarterly is an international journal that examines the intersection of policy, information technology, government, and the public. In particular, GIQ focuses on how policies affect government information flows and the availability of government information; the use of technology to create and provide innovative government services; the impact of information technology on the relationship between the governed and those governing; and the increasing significance of information policies and information technology in relation to democratic practices

Subscribed ebooks database

ProQuest E-book Central This link opens in a new window ProQuest E-book Central, an eBook collection which covers more than 1 lakh titles on Business and Economics, Computers, Technology and Engineering, Humanities, Social and Behavioural Sciences. One-time registration is mandatory to download the complete book or a specific number of pages and save it in your E - bookshelf. Download Adobe Digital Editions to read offline. Access: Campus Wide multi user

World Bank eLibrary This link opens in a new window This online collection of World Bank publications covers a broad range of global topics and issues including climate change, public health, conflict and security, education, jobs, and migration, international economics and finance.

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