Government Expands PM Internship Scheme to Include Campus Hiring
PM Internship Scheme gets campus hiring option as govt pushes wider industry participation
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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs in India has enhanced the PM Internship Scheme by allowing companies to recruit interns directly from campuses. The government covers 90% of the stipend, aiming to bridge the skill gap in the workforce and encourage corporate participation.
- 01Companies can now hire interns directly from campuses under the PM Internship Scheme.
- 02The government funds 90% of the stipend for interns.
- 03A new 'Camp Mode' allows recruiters to visit campuses for direct hiring.
- 04MCA secretary Deepti Gaur Mukherjee emphasized corporate social responsibility.
- 05The initiative aims to address the skill gap in the entry-level workforce.
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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in India has introduced a new option within the PM Internship Scheme that allows companies to recruit interns directly from educational campuses. This initiative is part of the government's effort to bridge the skill gap among entry-level workers, with the government funding 90% of the interns' stipends. The new 'Camp Mode' option enables recruiters to visit campuses, pitch internship opportunities, and select candidates on-site. During the CII Annual Business Summit 2026, MCA secretary Deepti Gaur Mukherjee urged businesses to actively engage in the scheme as a form of corporate social responsibility. The government is open to feedback as it enters the third round of the pilot program, emphasizing its commitment to supporting the youth of the country.
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This initiative could enhance job opportunities for students and help companies find skilled interns, addressing the skill gap in the workforce.
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