Over 90,800 Internship Opportunities Listed by Companies on PM Portal Ahead of Registration

Sources revealed that 193 companies have offered over 90,800 internship positions on the Prime Minister Internship Scheme portal. Registration for applicants begins on October 12. Companies like Jubilant Foodworks, Maruti Suzuki India, and Reliance Industries are participating. The portal became active on October 3 for companies to list opportunities. Internships will commence on December 2 under a pilot project costing approximately Rs 800 crore.

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The scheme aims to provide internships to 1.25 lakh candidates by March 2025. The corporate affairs ministry noted that as of October 11, the number of opportunities had increased to 90,849. These internships span across 24 sectors, with the oil, gas & energy sector offering the most positions, followed by travel & hospitality, automotive, and banking and financial services.

Internship Opportunities Across Various Sectors

Internships are available in more than 20 fields such as operations management, production & manufacturing, maintenance, and sales & marketing. Geographically, these opportunities are spread across 737 districts in 36 States and Union Territories. This initiative was announced in the Union Budget 2024 and is managed through an online portal developed by the corporate affairs ministry.

The government plans to offer internships to one crore candidates aged between 21-24 years over five years. Each intern will receive Rs 5,000 monthly for a year along with a one-time grant of Rs 6,000. The scheme is designed to enhance employability among young professionals by providing practical work experience in diverse industries.