Government Rolls Out Prime Minister's Internship Scheme On Pilot Basis, Targets 1 Crore Interns In 5 Years

The government on Thursday (October 3, 2024) rolled out the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme on a pilot basis that will provide a total annual financial assistance of ₹66,000 to those in the age group of 21 to 24, and aim to cover 1 crore youth over five years.

“By December 2, we expect to have about 1 lakh unemployable youth from economically weaker sections to begin their on-the-job training on factory shop floors under a pilot project of the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme in Top Companies (Scheme),” sources at the Ministry of Corporate Affairs said.

A portal, pminternship.mca.gov.in, is likely to open on October 12, 2024, Vijaya Dasami, for candidates to sign up for consideration. The portal will allow youth in the age group of 21 to 24 years to apply. The portal is likely to remain open till October 25.