Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Govt to Revamp Internship Scheme for Improved Youth Participation
The government is changing its internship program for young people.
The program gives students work experience.
The goal is to help young people get jobs.
Right now, not many people are joining the program.
The changes will include details about where the internships are, which might make it easier for people to decide if they want to do them.
Also, the government is considering ways to get more companies to offer internships.
This program is meant for young people who are 18-24 and have degrees.
The goal is to help young people get real-world experience.
The government is overhauling the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme.
The scheme offers 1-year internships to 10 million people over 5 years.
The scheme provides a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 and a joining bonus of ₹6,000.
Modifications are based on review of the pilot project due to low adoption.
Proposed changes include geotagged internship locations and broadening company participation.
- Who
- The Indian government is overhauling the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme.
- What
- The government is redesigning the PM Internship Scheme to improve participation.
- When
- The revised scheme is set to be presented to the Union cabinet soon. Pilot scheme completed in October.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To increase youth employability and to realize the demographic dividend. Reworking is done due to lower uptake.
- Scheme Aim
- Provide 1-year internships to 10 million people over 5 years
- Monthly Stipend
- ₹5,000
- Joining Bonus
- ₹6,000
- Eligibility
- ITI, diploma, bachelor's degree holders; Age 18-24
- Income Restriction
- Families below ₹8 lakh in FY24