{"id":1292164,"date":"2025-03-18T08:31:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T03:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1292164"},"modified":"2025-03-18T08:31:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T03:01:53","slug":"govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/","title":{"rendered":"Govt Launches Internship App With 1.25 Lakh Offers From 500+ Companies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced a mobile application for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme<\/a>, aiming to create 1.25 lakh internship opportunities in the financial year 2024-25. This initiative seeks to provide hands-on industry experience to youths, particularly from Tier II and III cities, while addressing the workforce shortage in various industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Govt<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bridging the Skill Gap<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The scheme targets the growing disparity between industry expectations and the skill sets of young professionals. By facilitating internships in leading companies, it ensures that interns gain practical experience while enhancing their employability. Sitharaman emphasized the voluntary nature of the initiative, encouraging businesses to contribute to the national cause of empowering youth.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Incentives and Financial Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Under the scheme, interns will receive financial assistance, including a monthly stipend of Rs 5,000 for 12 months and a one-time grant of Rs 6,000. This support aims to reduce the financial burden on students while motivating them to explore diverse sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encouraging Industry Participation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Minister has appealed to more companies to join the program, highlighting the significance of corporate involvement. The Corporate Affairs Ministry has identified the top 500 companies based on their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending over the past three years. These companies are invited to offer internships and contribute to the initiative\u2019s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multi-Language Accessibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To ensure greater reach and inclusivity, the PM Internship Scheme app and website will be available in multiple languages. This initiative facilitates seamless navigation and understanding, making the application process accessible to a wider audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current Progress and Future Goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since its pilot launch on October 3, 2024, the scheme has garnered significant interest. In the first round, over 1.27 lakh internships were offered by companies. The second round began in January 2025, with 1.18 lakh internship opportunities posted across 327 companies. Applications for this round are open until March 31, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a long-term vision of offering one crore internships over five years, the government remains committed to fostering skill development and career growth for India\u2019s youth. The newly launched app serves as a crucial step in achieving these goals, providing a streamlined platform for both applicants and participating companies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced a mobile application for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, aiming to create 1.25 lakh internship opportunities in the financial year 2024-25. This initiative seeks to provide hands-on industry experience to youths, particularly from Tier II and III cities, while addressing the workforce shortage in various industries. Bridging the Skill […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":1292180,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[7304],"class_list":["post-1292164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","tag-pm-internship-app"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nGovt Launches Internship App With 1.25 Lakh Offers From 500+ Companies - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Govt Launches Internship App With 1.25 Lakh Offers From 500+ Companies - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced a mobile application for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, aiming to create 1.25 lakh internship opportunities in the financial year 2024-25. This initiative seeks to provide hands-on industry experience to youths, particularly from Tier II and III cities, while addressing the workforce shortage in various industries. Bridging the Skill […]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-03-18T03:01:53+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Mohul Ghosh\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Mohul Ghosh\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/\",\"name\":\"Govt Launches Internship App With 1.25 Lakh Offers From 500+ Companies - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-8.29.14\u202fAM.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-03-18T03:01:53+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/#\/schema\/person\/5092a7d2906e3f3c819643435477c2a7\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-8.29.14\u202fAM.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-8.29.14\u202fAM.png\",\"width\":2360,\"height\":1168},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Govt Launches Internship App With 1.25 Lakh Offers From 500+ Companies\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/\",\"name\":\"Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups\",\"description\":\"Trak.in is a popular Indian Business, Technology, Mobile & Startup blog featuring trending News, views and analytical take on Technology, Business, Finance, Telecom, Mobile, startups & Social Media Space\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/#\/schema\/person\/5092a7d2906e3f3c819643435477c2a7\",\"name\":\"Mohul Ghosh\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/66c129d83dd3f325a3b550eb1aa16891173ddfc4686361424206cd9a01311c89?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/66c129d83dd3f325a3b550eb1aa16891173ddfc4686361424206cd9a01311c89?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Mohul Ghosh\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/author\/mohul-ghosh\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Govt Launches Internship App With 1.25 Lakh Offers From 500+ Companies - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Govt Launches Internship App With 1.25 Lakh Offers From 500+ Companies - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups","og_description":"Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced a mobile application for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, aiming to create 1.25 lakh internship opportunities in the financial year 2024-25. This initiative seeks to provide hands-on industry experience to youths, particularly from Tier II and III cities, while addressing the workforce shortage in various industries. Bridging the Skill […]","og_url":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/","og_site_name":"Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups","article_published_time":"2025-03-18T03:01:53+00:00","author":"Mohul Ghosh","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Mohul Ghosh","Est. reading time":"2 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/","url":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/","name":"Govt Launches Internship App With 1.25 Lakh Offers From 500+ Companies - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-8.29.14\u202fAM.png","datePublished":"2025-03-18T03:01:53+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/#\/schema\/person\/5092a7d2906e3f3c819643435477c2a7"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-8.29.14\u202fAM.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-8.29.14\u202fAM.png","width":2360,"height":1168},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-launches-internship-app-with-1-25-lakh-offers-from-500-companies\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Govt Launches Internship App With 1.25 Lakh Offers From 500+ Companies"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/#website","url":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/","name":"Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups","description":"Trak.in is a popular Indian Business, Technology, Mobile & Startup blog featuring trending News, views and analytical take on Technology, Business, Finance, Telecom, Mobile, startups & Social Media Space","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/#\/schema\/person\/5092a7d2906e3f3c819643435477c2a7","name":"Mohul Ghosh","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/66c129d83dd3f325a3b550eb1aa16891173ddfc4686361424206cd9a01311c89?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/66c129d83dd3f325a3b550eb1aa16891173ddfc4686361424206cd9a01311c89?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Mohul Ghosh"},"url":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/author\/mohul-ghosh\/"}]}},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-8.29.14\u202fAM.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1292164","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1292164"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1292164\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1292181,"href":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1292164\/revisions\/1292181"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1292180"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1292164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1292164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1292164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}