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India's 10 Million Internship Program
India launches a massive internship program to tackle unemployment, offering 10 million young people work experience with the help of 500 top companies.
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Aspire For HerThe/Nudge InstituteConfederation Of Indian Industry
Madhura Dasgupta SinhaAtul SatijaNirmala SitharamanChandrajit BanerjeeAnup Srivastava
- What is the main goal of India's new internship project?
- India launched a pilot internship project to address unemployment, offering 10 million young people work experience. The initiative focuses on marginalized communities and is the largest of its kind involving the private sector.
- What are the long-term implications and potential improvements for the program?
- The initiative is seen as a significant step towards formalizing apprenticeships, but experts suggest an overhaul of skill-building systems is needed for long-term employability improvements.
- What are some of the concerns or challenges associated with the internship program?
- While praised for its scale and potential impact, concerns exist regarding awareness, sufficient income for interns, and the lack of guaranteed employment after the internship year.
- Which companies are involved in the internship program, and how many positions are available?
- 500 top Indian companies are participating, offering internships across various sectors. Over 125,000 positions have been offered so far, with successful applicants receiving stipends and grants.
- What are the main benefits and objectives of the program in terms of social inclusion and economic development?
- The program aims to bridge the skill gap and promote social inclusion by connecting candidates from smaller towns to urban opportunities. Experts believe it could particularly benefit women from rural areas.