PM Internship Scheme 2025: Phase 1 Success and Impact
Discover the achievements of Phase 1 of the PM Internship Scheme 2025 and the scheme's transformative impact on youth employment in India.
The Prime Minister's Internship Scheme (PMIS) 2025 has become a pioneering initiative to connect the youth of India. The scheme has made significant strides in its first phase, reaching diverse regions and improving the lives of countless young learners across India.
Through structured internships across various sectors, the scheme is fostering skill development and boosting employability. The introduction of facilitation centres in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has expanded the reach of PMIS significantly so that every young learner across India gain direct exposure to real industry environments.
Key Achievements of Phase 1
1. Massive Participation and Outreach
Phase 1 witnessed an overwhelming response, with over 6 lakh candidates registering for internships across the country. This enthusiastic participation underscores the scheme's relevance and the eagerness of the youth to gain industry exposure.
2. Diverse Internship Opportunities
The scheme facilitated over 82,000 internships in Phase 1, spanning 24 major sectors, including:
• Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI)
• Green Energy & Sustainability
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
• Information Technology & Digital Services
Thus, such diversity guarantees that students with different educational backgrounds would be able to find opportunities that align their interests and qualifications.
3. Nationwide Accessibility
Internships were made available across all 730+ districts in India, ensuring that candidates from remote and rural areas could equally benefit from the scheme.
4. Financial and Insurance Support
The scheme has addressed economic issues while also promoting participatory purposes by offering:
• A monthly stipend of ₹5000, to which the partner companies contribute ₹500 and the government gives ₹4500 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT);
• A one-time grant of ₹6000 at the time of joining, also paid through DBT;
• Since the premium payments for the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana are paid by the government and additional accidental insurance provided by partner organizations.
5. Collaboration with Leading Corporates
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) collaborated with 500 top companies, selected based on their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions over the past three years. Some of the notable contributions are:
Jubilant Foodworks Limited – 14,263 internships
Maruti Suzuki India Limited – 12,444 internships
ONGC Limited – 6,020 internships
Eicher Motors Limited – 4,260 internships
Reliance Industries Limited – 5,000 internships
6. Regional Participation Highlights
Certain states demonstrated significant engagement in Phase 1:
Uttar Pradesh: 1,234 interns
Assam: 994 interns
Bihar: 715 interns
Madhya Pradesh: 693 interns
Odisha: 467 interns
7. Recognition of Outstanding Interns
To acknowledge exemplary performance, certificates were awarded to top interns, including:
Saugatam Manji – Reliance Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Khushi Thakur – ITC Business Integrated Services
Pralay Ganguly – HDFC Bank Ltd.
Sauyen Dutta – NSE
Latifa Khatum – Indusland Bank Pvt. Ltd.
CII & MCA FIRST PMIS FACILITATION CENTRE
Following the successful completion of Phase 1, Phase 2 of the PM Internship Scheme was initiated in February 2025, offering skill development and real-world industry exposure.
The first PMIS Facilitation Centre was set up at Corporate Bhawan, Kolkata, leveraging the CII Model Career Centre as a hub. These pathbreaking steps served as the first-ever PMIS outreach hub, with plans to establish similar centers across 8 locations in West Bengal.
CII and MCA Organised PMIS Mela in Kolkata
CII and MCA jointly organised a PMIS Mela in Kolkata, bringing together 28+ industry organisations and 960+ participants. The event facilitated career-building opportunities, resulting in 400 new internship registrations on the same day.
Key Highlights of the Mela:
Roundtable Discussions: Engaging interactions between students, mentors, and industry experts, followed by career counselling and a detailed exchange of information about the program.
Open House Sessions: Providing candidates with a platform to address queries and gain insights into industry expectations.
Participation of Key Representatives: Esteemed officials from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and leading industry players attended the event.
Recognition of Outstanding Interns: Certificates are awarded to interns who successfully excelled in PMIS and demonstrated exceptional performance in their respective domains.
Summing Up
The successful accomplishment of Phase 1 of the PM Internship Scheme, 2025 has strongly established the foundation for the other phases. Not only does it give valuable exposure to industry that otherwise financial support, might not be available, but also across the country, it will definitely contribute tremendously to upward mobility in employability for the youth of India.
