Final Approved Internship Guideline.

Government of India
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Guidelines
Internship Programme
Objective
The objective of ‘Internship Programme’ is to translate Hon’ble PM’s idea of

“SABKA SATH, SABKA VIKAAS, SABKA VISHWAAS, SABKA PRAYAAS” for
building self-reliant India.
Eligibility
Women students, scholars, social activists and teachers from non-tier-I cities and
rural parts of India will be eligible for the program. The women students, scholars,
social activists, teachers (herein after referred to as interns) need to be enrolled
in/associated with any university/academic/non-academic institution.
Age Limit
21 years to 40 years
Scope of Activities
Broadly, this programme is meant to help in orienting the students, scholars, social
activists, teachers with the policies and programmes of the Ministry by offering
short-term association. The interns may be required to undertake pilot
projects/micro-studies focusing on the ongoing activities of the Ministry. The
Ministry endeavors from this Programme, a qualitative exposure of the interns to its
mandate, specific programmes and policy analysis so as to enable them
proactively raise issues concerning women and children on various platforms in
future.
Through this Programme, Ministry aims to tap the talent of the interns, giving them
opportunity to work for infusing further efficiency in implementation of schemes as
also deliberate on its policies through different assignments. The Internship
Programme would provide a common platform for meaningful interaction and space
for research related to Government programs/initiatives. The interns would be able
to contribute to policy formulation by giving inputs in the form of empirical analysis,
reporting, policy papers and briefing. This Programme is expected to yield
promptness in bridging possible information gaps pertaining to issues and
problems of women and children in the country.
Under this initiative, Ministry would provide environment and services to the interns
to interact with its functionaries responsible for implementation of different schemes
and policy initiatives; interact with other line Ministries and stakeholders who are
key role players in the wellbeing and empowerment of women and children in the
country.
Duration
The Internship Programme will be available for the duration of one month and two
months separately throughout the year. Interns can select any one of the two
durations while submitting their applications.
Number of Interns
Ministry would take up to 10 interns per batch.
Incentives
a. Each intern would be provided a lump sum stipend of Rs.20,000/- per month
and reimbursement of travel cost (by Deluxe/AC Bus/3 Tier AC Train) for
joining of the Programme in the Ministry and return back to home at the end
of the Programme. Interns proceeding on tour as part of the Programme
would be reimbursed travel cost (by Deluxe/AC Bus/3 Tier AC Train) and DA
as per extant GOI rates. The interns would also be awarded a certificate on
successful completion of the Programme on terms such as submission/
presentation of papers/ reports of the work done.
b. Interns would be provided hostel facility on sharing basis(3 interns per room)
for the duration of their Programme in Delhi.The hostel facility would be
available from 2 days prior to the start of Programme upto 2 days after the
end of the Programme (e.g., from the forenoon of 30th January 2023 upto
afternoon of 2nd March 2023 for a one-month programme and from the
forenoon of 30th January 2023 upto afternoon of 2nd April 2023 for a two-
month programme)
c. Interns would be provided necessary logistic support such as seating
arrangement, internet facility and stationery items in the Ministry.
d. The interns would be provided an Internship Coordinator who would be
responsible for coordinating entire internship exercise, including networking
and communication with other stakeholders.
How to Apply
Prospective interns are required to submit their applications online on the

Internship Programme portal www.wcd.intern.nic.in. The applications can be
submitted between 1st and 10th of every month. Interns can choose the month and
duration for which they wish to apply for the Programme. Applications will be
accepted only upto 6 months in advance. Any candidate once selected for the
internship shall not be eligible to apply for any subsequent Programme.
Selection
The selection of Interns would be done by a Selection Committee duly constituted
for this purpose. Where necessary, Ministry may also invite certain faculty
members/subject experts from universities/reputed research institutes for the
selection process.
Furnishing of Undertaking/Declaration
a. The selected intern would declare that she understands that offer of
internship by the Ministry is not an offer of job or commitment of any future
job, hence the offer of internship would not be used as a claim for that matter.
b. The selected intern would furnish a declaration of secrecy before reporting for
the internship.
Termination of Internship
Ministry would have the right to appraise/review performance of interns and

enforce timely completion of various assignments. It would be desired from the
Interns to complete their project activity in time and satisfactorily. In case of non-
compliance and non-performance, the Ministry would have right to terminate the
internship programme by issuing a notice to concerned intern to this effect.
Contact
For any further details/queries, following officer may be contacted:
Assistant Director (Internship Programme)

Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ground Floor, Jeevan Tara Building
Ashok Road, New Delhi – 110001
E-mail: [email protected]
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Government of India

Ministry of Women and Child Development

The objective of ‘Internship Programme’ is to translate Hon’ble PM’s idea of

Ministry would take up to 10 interns per batch.

Prospective interns are required to submit their applications online on the

Ministry would have the right to appraise/review performance of interns and

For any further details/queries, following officer may be contacted:

Assistant Director (Internship Programme)

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