One Trillion Dollar CM Fellowship: two fellows per district
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On 4 May 2026 the UP Cabinet approved the One Trillion Dollar Chief Minister Fellowship programme. Each district cell headed by the District Magistrate will get one fellow for economic development and one data analyst, to help track progress towards a one trillion dollar State economy. Fellows get ₹50,000 a month and are chosen by the State Transformation Commission.
- Date
- 4 May 2026, UP Cabinet
- Fellows
- 1 economic development fellow + 1 data analyst per district
- Pay
- ₹50,000 a month, plus laptop, travel and housing support
- Eligibility
- postgraduate degree; age up to 40
- Selection
- State Transformation Commission (STC), UP
- Term
- one year, renewable on performance
The One Trillion Dollar CM Fellowship: what happened?
UP has set itself the goal of a one trillion dollar economy. Such a target is met or missed in the districts, so the State wants better district-level tracking and planning. The fellowship puts a trained economist and a data analyst next to the DM for that purpose.
- The Cabinet approved the One Trillion Dollar CM Fellowship programme: each district’s cell under the DM will get one fellow for economic development and one data analyst. [UP Cabinet]
What will the fellows do?
- Help review indicators on agriculture, industry, investment, infrastructure, tourism, employment and district domestic product.
- Analyse data scientifically and prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports.
- Report online through a dashboard developed by the Planning Department.
- Study local resources and investment chances to build evidence-based district strategies.
How will they be selected?
- Written test: 50 marks.
- Preferential qualifications: 30 marks (marks in degree, research papers, relevant experience).
- Interview: 20 marks, for a total of 100.
What can Prelims ask on the One Trillion Dollar CM Fellowship?
- One Trillion Dollar CM Fellowship (UP): approved 4 May 2026; 2 fellows per district; ₹50,000 a month.
- Selection by the State Transformation Commission: 50 + 30 + 20 = 100 marks.
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How to use this in Mains
- Data skills at district level help track the state's growth targets.
Quotable data pointThe Cabinet approved the One Trillion Dollar CM Fellowship programme: each district's cell under the DM will get one fellow for economic development and one data analyst [UP Cabinet].
UP Information Dept: Cabinet decisions, 4 May 2026 (Hindi PDF)
Exam angle
GS-VI: UP economy. Link the fellowship to district-level tracking of the one trillion dollar target and district domestic product.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Fellows under UP's One Trillion Dollar CM Fellowship are selected by the
Answer (c) & explanation
UP Cabinet note, 4 May 2026.
Questions students ask about this
What is the One Trillion Dollar CM Fellowship?
A UP programme approved on 4 May 2026 that places one economic development fellow and one data analyst in each district cell headed by the DM.
Who selects the fellows?
The State Transformation Commission, Uttar Pradesh.
What is the fellows' pay?
₹50,000 a month, plus a laptop, travel allowance and housing facility or allowance.
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Official source: UP Information Dept: Cabinet decisions, 4 May 2026 (Hindi PDF)
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