How Industry is Powering the PM Internship Scheme

 

Powering the PM Internship Scheme


The Prime Minister's Internship Scheme (PMIS) is an initiative by the Government of India, educational institutions, and industries enhancing youth employability to national strength. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) have come together for the empowerment of students through internship opportunities and meaningful programmes on career development.

At the end of Phase 1, more than one lakh internship opportunities have already been generated from over 500 companies engaged in paid internships. It serves as a bridge for the Indian youth who seek to integrate into the world of careers through industry-integrated learning.

 

PMIS Facilitation Centre – A First-of-Its-Kind

  • CII and MCA launched India’s first physical PMIS Facilitation Centre at CII Corporate Bhawan, Kolkata.
  • Purpose: To bridge the gap between industry and youth through on-ground guidance, support, and awareness.
  • Facilities include:
    • Registration helps desks
    • Career discovery zones
    • Industry interaction spaces
    • Real-time support for application
  • Integrated outreach model extends through 8 regional PMIS cells in West Bengal (Kasba, Siliguri, Bardhaman, Asansol, etc.) to boost rural and urban participation.

 

MCA & CII: Driving Industry Support

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) made sure companies joined the PMIS movement by encouraging them to use their CSR funds to create real internship opportunities. Through official messages, guidelines, and direct outreach, MCA got industries on board to help students kickstart their careers.

On businesses within various industries and sizes

·        Students got direct support through career centres and special outreach programs.

·        Internship opportunities were carefully matched with the student’s skills and the industry's needs.

·        A smooth digital process made it easy for students to register and start through the PMIS portal.

·        Every step was tracked to make sure internships were fair, inclusive, and meaningful.

·        Businesses of all sizes across industries joined in to offer real opportunities.

Industry as the Foundation of the PMIS Model

Industry engagement is the backbone of PMIS. These companies are not merely the platforms, they act as mentors and facilitators of experiential learning.

Here’s how companies have contributed in Phase 1:

Company Name

Internships Offered

Jubilant Foodworks Ltd.

14,263

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.

12,444

ONGC Ltd.

6,020

Reliance Industries Ltd.

5,000

Eicher Motors Ltd.

4,260

 

These numbers speak volumes about corporate commitment to skilling the nation.

What Industries Are Offering to Interns?

  • Hands-On Experience: Interns get an opportunity to gain on-the-job experience for departments such as finance, operations, and customer service.
  • Workplace Readiness: Exposure to professional tools, language, and behavior.
  • Mentorship: Guidance from mid- and senior-level professionals within organizations.
  • Stipend Support: ₹5,000 monthly internship stipend—₹4,500 from MCA and ₹500 from the company.
  • Diversity-Driven Recruitment: Special emphasis is placed on recruiting women, candidates from SC/ST/OBC categories, persons with disabilities, and students from rural areas or tier-2/3 areas.

CII’s Central Role in PMIS Implementation

  • The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is a key facilitator of the scheme, working in close partnership with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and industry stakeholders.
  • CII provided technical support to companies for onboarding and navigating the PMIS portal.
  • It also conducted roundtables (Delhi & Mumbai) and virtual workshops to raise awareness and guide companies through the implementation.
  • It includes mapping internship opportunities to issuing offer letters, CII has been instrumental in every step.

Growing Momentum for Phase 2

CII has started preparing for company participation for its Phase 2 programme, while MCA is keeping an eye on company-level performance and student learning outcomes to further improve the internship programmme. The coming phase is expected to have:

• More roles in technology, sustainability, logistics, hospitality, and healthcare.

• Higher visibility on career-mapping and post-internship support

• Create additional checks to ensure regional parity and inclusion

Summing up

As Phase 2 of the PM Internship Scheme continues, the collaboration between MCA, CII, and leading industries continues to build a powerful momentum. Together, they are creating a future where every young learner can access real-world opportunities, develop future-ready skills, and contribute meaningfully to India's growth story.

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