More than 90,800 internship opportunities have been offered by 193 companies so far on the portal for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, ahead of the commencement of applicant registration from October 12, sources said on Friday.
Jubilant Foodworks, Maruti Suzuki India, Eicher Motors, Larsen & Toubro Ltd, Muthoot Finance, and Reliance Industries are among the 193 companies that have provided the opportunities, they added.
The portal was opened on October 3 for companies to post the opportunities.
Under the scheme's pilot project, which is estimated to cost around Rs 800 crore, internships will begin on December 2. It is expected to cover 1.25 lakh candidates in the current financial year ending March 2025.
Sources at the Corporate Affairs Ministry reported that the number of opportunities posted on the portal surged to 90,849 on October 11.
The opportunities are spread across 24 sectors, with the highest number available in the oil, gas, and energy sector, followed by travel and hospitality, automotive, and banking and financial services, among others.
According to sources, the opportunities are available in over 20 fields, including operations management, production and manufacturing, maintenance, and sales and marketing.
Geographically, sources stated that opportunities are available across 737 districts, spanning 36 states and union territories.
The scheme, announced in the Union Budget 2024, will be implemented through the online portal 'www.pminternship.mca.gov.in,' developed by the Corporate Affairs Ministry.
The government aims to provide internships for 1 crore candidates aged 21 to 24 years over a period of five years.
An intern will receive monthly financial assistance of Rs 5,000 for 12 months and a one-time grant of Rs 6,000.
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