Prime Minister Internship Scheme Opens Again; Check Who Can Apply, Benefits And More

The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) is open again and is accepting applications with the introduction of Round 2 of the pilot phase, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs announced on February 20. Round 2 is expected to offer over 1 lakh internship opportunities in top companies across over 730 districts in India. 

The first round gave over 6 lakh applications as per the ministry. Over 300 companies across sectors like Oil, Gas and Energy, Banking and Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality, Automotive, Metals & Mining Manufacturing & Industrial, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and more have given internship opportunities to Indian youth to receive real-world experience, network with professionals and increase their employability.

Eligible applicants can find and select internships as per their preferred district, state, sector, area and sift through internships within a customisable radius from their specific current address.

In round 2, every applicant can apply for up to 3 internships, until the application deadline, as per the ministry.

As per the ministry, for round 2, over 70 IEC events are being conducted across India in districts with a maximum number of internship chances in colleges, universities ITIs, Rizgar melas etc., based on the type of qualifications needed for these internships.

Additionally, national-level digital campaigns are under process through multiple mediums as well as influencers according to the number of opportunities and relevance to youth.

The Prime Minister Internship Scheme led by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs is made to utilise the potential of India’s youth population by offering them 12-month paid internships in major companies of India.

Who Is Eligible?

The scheme is for applicants between the ages of 21 and 24 who are currently not enrolled in any full-time academic program or employment, giving them a unique opportunity to start their careers.

Monthly Compensation

Every intern will get monthly financial support of Rs 5000 in addition to one-time financial assistance of Rs 6,000. Every internship will be a combination of relevant training and professional experience (minimum 6 months) to make sure that applicants learn and can also apply their skills in real-world situations.