{
  "id": 2091083,
  "title": "Mumbai Gen Z, Want To Help Shape City’s Future? BMC Opens Fellowship Programme 2026 Applications With ₹61,500 Stipend",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/mumbai-gen-z-want-to-help-shape-citys-future-bmc-opens-fellowship",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T06:34:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/mumbai-gen-z-want-to-help-shape-citys-future-bmc-opens-fellowship-programme-2026-applications-with-61500-stipend"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched the BMC Gen Z Fellowship Programme 2026, providing young graduates with a golden opportunity to immerse themselves in civic administration and contribute to the development of Mumbai. As part of the initiative, 50 fellows will receive a stipend of ₹61,500 for a 12-month tenure. Eligible candidates must be graduates of any discipline who can read, write and speak Marathi, have basic knowledge of computer operations and the internet, and be under 28 years of age. The application process began on August 19, 2026, and eligible candidates can apply until August 31, 2026. Upon successful completion, fellows will receive a certificate. The programme aims to provide participants with exposure to education, leadership and innovation, understanding of administrative functioning, opportunities to interact with policymakers, and skills to contribute to initiatives shaping Mumbai's future.",
  "summary": "BMC Gen Z Fellowship Programme 2026: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced the BMC Gen Z Fellowship Programme, offering young graduates an opportunity to gain practical experience in civic administration and contribute to the development of Mumbai. The fellowship aims to provide participants with exposure to the functioning of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation while…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}