PMIS Expands: 1 Crore Internships in Top Firms for Final-Year Students
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Why in news
The Government expanded the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) to include final-year students and new industrial sectors like semiconductors and GCCs to bridge the skill gap.
Background
The PMIS aims to provide 1 crore paid internships over a five-year period. Selected candidates receive a 12-month internship with a monthly stipend of Rs 5,000 and a one-time incidental grant of Rs 6,000.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemePMIS: A central initiative to provide 1 crore paid internships in top Indian companies over 5 years
- FactStipend: Selected candidates receive Rs 5,000 monthly assistance and a one-time grant of Rs 6,000
- FactEligibility: Students aged 18-25 in their final year of study with an academic No Objection Certificate (NOC)
- FactNew Sectors: Inclusion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), semiconductors, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
For Mains
Q. Discuss how structured internship schemes like PMIS can address the structural mismatch between higher education curricula and industry requirements in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Incentive structure: Evaluating the adequacy of a Rs 5,000 monthly stipend in attracting high-quality talent to rural or underserved regions
- Private-Public synergy: Leveraging Global Capability Centres (GCCs) to facilitate technology transfer and high-end skill acquisition
Keywords: Skill Gap · Human Capital · Industry-Academia Linkage · Employability · Structural Unemployment
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