Finance
PM Internship Scheme: The Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme has begun the registration procedure for youth. At 5 p.m., the portal launched for 1 crore young people. Candidates who match a company’s eligibility conditions can apply online for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme at pminternship.mca.gov.in.
“The portal is open for youth registration and profile creation from 5 pm today. After you register and create your profile, you will be notified of the Internship opportunities on your registered email/mobile number. The option to choose from internship opportunities will be made available thereafter.” read the official website.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants for the internship programme must have completed their high school education and obtained a certificate from an ITI, a diploma from a Polytechnic Institute, or a degree such as BA, BSc, BCom, BCA, BBA, or BPharma. Candidates should be between 21 and 24 years old at the time of the application deadline.
To be eligible, candidates should be Indian and should not work a full-time job or full-time school. Applicants may apply if they are enrolled in online or distance learning courses.
How to apply?
Step 1: Visit the official website — pminternship.mca.gov.in.
Step 2: On the homepage, scroll down and you will see a register option. Select the link and a new page will open.
Step 3: Fill in the registration details and required documents, and select the submit button.
There is no registration or application fee. Based on the details shared by the candidate, a resume will be generated automatically and a student can apply to at least five opportunities based on his or her preferences.
Will students get a stipend?
As an intern, you will be paid a monthly stipend of Rs 5,000 for the whole 12-month program. This stipend is supported by the firm’s CSR, with Rs 500 from the company and Rs 4500 from the government.
In addition to the monthly stipend, interns will receive a one-time cash support of Rs 6,000 to cover any unexpected expenses.
Furthermore, the government would ensure that interns are covered through initiatives such as the PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and the PM Suraksha Bima Yojana, with the government paying the insurance fee.
Source:IE
