PM Internship Scheme Round 2 with over one lakh opportunities open for applications
The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) is once again open for applications with the launch of Round 2 of the pilot phase offering more than one lakh internship opportunities
- NEW DELHI — The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) is once again open for
applications with the launch of Round 2 of the pilot phase, the Ministry of Corporate
Affairs (MCA) said on Thursday.
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- After more than six lakh applications in Round 1, Round 2
offers more than one lakh internship opportunities in top companies across more
than 730 districts in the country.
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- The scheme targets individuals aged 21 to 24 who are
currently not enrolled in any full-time academic programme or employment,
offering them a unique chance to kick-start their careers.
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- Each intern will be supported with monthly financial
assistance of Rs 5,000, supplemented by one-time financial assistance of Rs
6,000.
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- More than 300 top companies across sectors including Oil,
Gas and Energy; Banking and Financial Services, Travel and Hospitality,
Automotive, Metals & Mining Manufacturing & Industrial,
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and many more have offered internship
opportunities to Indian youth for gaining real-world experience, network with
professionals and enhance their employability.
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- According to the Ministry, eligible youth can explore and
select internships based on their preferred district, state, sector and area,
and filter internships within a customisable radius from their specified
current address.
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- In round 2, each applicant can apply to up to three
internships until the application deadline.
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- For round 2, more than 70 IEC events are being conducted
across India in districts with a maximum number of internship opportunities in
colleges, universities ITIs, Rozgar melas, etc., based on the kind of
qualifications required for these internships.
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- Furthermore, national-level digital campaigns are
underway through multiple platforms as well as influencers based on the
concentration of opportunities and relevance to youth.
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- The PM Internship Scheme is designed to harness the
potential of India's youth population by providing them with 12-month paid
internships in top companies in India.
