PM Internship Scheme: applications open on the PM Internship Portal from 12 October 2024
On 12 October 2024, in India, applications opened on the PM Internship Portal for the pilot of the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme, which was launched on 3 October 2024.
Summary
On 12 October 2024, in India, applications opened on the PM Internship Portal for the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme, launched on 3 October 2024 and announced in the Union Budget 2024-25. The pilot for FY 2024-25 targets 1.25 lakh internships of 12 months for youth aged 21 to 24 who are not in full-time employment or education, across 24 sectors in the top 500 companies identified by average CSR spending. Interns get a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 and a one-time grant of ₹6,000 through DBT.
Key facts
- Applications from
- 12 Oct 2024, PM Internship Portal
- Launched
- 3 Oct 2024
- Pilot target
- 1.25 lakh internships, FY 2024-25
- Duration / age
- 12 months; 21-24 years
- Companies
- Top 500 by average CSR spend; 24 sectors
- Support
- ₹5,000/month + ₹6,000 one-time
Practice MCQs 4 questions
What is the target number of internships under the pilot of the PM Internship Scheme for FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: B — 1.25 lakh
PIB backgrounder (12 Oct 2024): the pilot project for FY 2024-25 targets 1.25 lakh internships.
From which date could candidates apply through the PM Internship Portal?
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Correct answer: D — 12 October 2024
PIB backgrounder (12 Oct 2024): internships can be applied for through the PM Internship Portal from October 12, 2024; the scheme was launched on October 3, 2024.
On what basis were the 500 partner companies of the PM Internship Scheme identified?
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Correct answer: A — Average CSR expenditure over the last three years
PIB backgrounder (12 Oct 2024): the Ministry identified top 500 companies based on their average CSR expenditure over the last three years.
Consider the following statements about the PM Internship Scheme pilot: 1. It is for youth aged 21 to 24 years. 2. Interns receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both correct per PIB (12 Oct 2024): 12-month internship for youth aged 21 to 24 years; monthly stipend of ₹5,000, plus a one-time grant of ₹6,000.