(THE GIST OF PIB) PM Internship Scheme

(MARCH-2025)

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently launched a dedicated mobile application for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme and urged more companies to join the programme.

PM Internship Scheme is a remarkable initiative launched by the Indian government, designed to provide valuable internship opportunities for the youth of India.
It aims to provide young individuals aged 21-24 years from low-income households with 12-month internship opportunities in the country’s top 500 companies.
The pilot phase targets 25 lakh youth, with a five-year goal to facilitate internships for one crore young individuals.
These internships span 24 sectors, including oil, gas, energy, travel, hospitality, automotive, banking, and financial services.

Passed 10th, 12th, ITI, Polytechnic, or Diploma courses.
Fresh graduates from non-premier institutions.
Anyone from a household that includes a person who earned an income of Rs.8 lakh or less in a year.
No family member has a government job.
Note: Students from IITs, IIMs, National Law Universities, and individuals with professional degrees like CA, MBA, MBBS, etc., are excluded to promote inclusivity for underrepresented groups.
The program, part of the larger vision for skill development and employment, aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world experience.