The move aims to boost participation by offering a mobile-friendly alternative, addressing limited computer access among applicants.
Alongside the app launch, a PMIS facilitation centre will be established in Kolkata, a joint initiative between the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The CII, which operates 47 model career centres, will integrate PMIS cells to guide candidates through the application process.
PMIS Expansion and Benefits
PMIS, announced in the Union Budget for 2024-25, saw 28,141 candidates accept internship offers in its first round. The ongoing second round, launched in January, aims to provide over 100,000 internship opportunities across more than 300 companies, targeting 1.25 lakh internships for the 2024-25 fiscal.
Over the next five years, the initiative plans to engage the top 500 companies and ultimately provide internships to 10 million young professionals.
Interns receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000, a one-time grant of ₹6,000 for incidental expenses, and insurance coverage under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana.
To be eligible, an applicant must be between 21 and 24 years old, have completed Grades 10 and 12, hold an undergraduate degree, an ITI diploma, or other technical qualifications.
The latest initiatives underscore the government’s push for skill development, leveraging digital solutions and industry collaboration to improve access to real-world training.
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First Published: Mar 17, 2025 3:32 PM IST
