It means a new batch should have joined last year but the rural development ministry has not advertised for a fresh batch yet. Rural development minister Narendra Singh Tomar today said the scheme was being revised. "I think the PMRDF scheme provides a learning opportunity to young people who want to work for rural development. "Extensive interaction with Prime Ministers' Rural Development Fellow. Heard novel experiences on agriculture, rural development, education and other issues," Modi had said after the meeting.

Source: The Telegraph July 12, 2017 21:35 UTC