The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) has reopened applications with the launch of Round 2 of its pilot phase. Following an overwhelming response of over 6 lakh applications in Round 1, the second round presents more than 1 lakh internship opportunities across 730+ districts in India.
Over 300 leading companies from diverse sectors—including Oil, Gas & Energy; Banking & Financial Services; Travel & Hospitality; Automotive; Metals & Mining; Manufacturing & Industrial; and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), among others—are offering internships. This initiative provides Indian youth with valuable real-world experience, professional networking opportunities, and enhanced employability prospects.
- Eligible youth can explore and select internships based on their preferred district, state, sector, area and filter internships within a customisable radius from their specified current address.
- In round 2, each applicant can apply to up to 3 internships until the application deadline.
- For round 2, more than 70 IEC events are being conducted across India in districts with maximum number of internship opportunities in colleges, universities ITIs, Rozgar melas etc., based on the kind of qualifications required for these internships.
- Furthermore, national level digital campaigns are underway through multiple platforms as well as influencers based on concentration of opportunities and relevance to youth.
- Each intern will be supported with monthly financial assistance of ₹5,000, supplemented by one-time financial assistance of ₹6,000.
- Each internship will be a combination of relevant training and professional experience (at least six months) to ensure that candidates learn and can also apply their skills in real-world settings.
- The scheme targets individuals aged 21 to 24 who are currently not enrolled in any full-time academic program or employment, offering them a unique chance to kick-start their careers.
- https://pminternship.mca.gov.in/
The Prime Minister Internship Scheme – spearheaded by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs – is designed to harness the potential of India’s youth population by providing them with 12 month paid internships in top companies of India.
