• Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
  • Launch Year: 2024
  • Aim: To provide internship opportunities to address youth unemployment by equipping young individuals with practical skills and financial support.

Key Features:

1. Scope:

  • Aims to offer internships to 1 crore young people over the next five years.

2. Stipend and Grants:

  • Monthly stipend: ₹4,500 from the government and ₹500 from companies under their CSR initiatives.
  • One-time grant of ₹6,000 upon enrollment.

3. Insurance Coverage:

  • Interns will be covered under PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and PM Suraksha Bima Yojana.

4. Duration:

  • One-year internship program.

5. Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Age: 21–24 years.
  2. Education:
    • Minimum qualification: Class 10th.
    • Graduates from premier institutions (IITs, IIMs) and those with professional qualifications (e.g., CA) are excluded.
  3. Employment Status:
    • Candidates must not be in full-time employment.
  4. Income Restrictions:
    • Family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh annually.
    • Families with government employees are ineligible.

6. Benefits:

  1. Provides practical skills in real-world environments.
  2. Offers financial support to empower youth and enhance employability.

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