CENTRE’S INTERNSHIP SCHEME: INDUSTRY AND ACADEMIA VIEWPOINTS
Why in the news?
- The new internship programme announced in the Union Budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is anticipated to benefit both sectors.
- Debjani Ghosh (Nasscom) and B.V.R. Mohan Reddy (IIT-Roorkee & IIT-Hyderabad) praised the initiative as mutually advantageous for industry and academia.
- Ghosh emphasised the importance of internships for sustainable growth, job creation, and skills development.
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Scheme Details and Funding:
- Exact details of the scheme are pending, but it is expected that the government will cover a significant portion of the cost.
- Companies are required to fund 10% of the programme from their CSR funds.
- Internships are viewed as strategic for skill development and talent acquisition.
About Prime Minister Internship Scheme:
PM Internship Scheme Eligibility Requirements
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