Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan - Internship Program
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Panchayati Raj
Department: null
Category: Education & Learning, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The 'Internship Program' as part of the Framework for Implementation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) (2022-23 to 2025-26) of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), Government of India (Gol), seeks to engage 'Students'.

Benefits:
1. The selected candidates will receive a certificate of completion.
   1. The Internship Program, MoPR shall provide a flat rate/amount of Rs.7,000/- per month as ‘stipend’ to the ‘Intern’, depending on the best applicants.

Eligibility:
1. The applicants i.e., ‘Students’ are enrolled/pursuing Undergraduate/Graduate/Postgraduate degree programme or ‘Research Scholars’ enrolled/pursuing Doctoral (Ph.D.)/Post-Doctoral degree in recognised/reputed University(s)/Institution(s) or completed any of the mentioned course , within last 2 years from India or Abroad are eligible to apply for the Internship Program. 
   1. The preferred academic disciplines of Public Policy Studies, Social Policy Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Governance and Public Administration Studies, Rural Development Management, Business Administration, Environment and Energy Studies, Public Health Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Social Work, Statistics, Data Analysis, and other relevant Social Sciences, Management, and Engineering streams.
   1. The duration of the Internship Program shall be at least 15 days, but ‘NOT’ exceeding six (6) months. 
   1. MoPR shall provide them working space, Internet facility, library access, and other necessary requirements for their assignment(s) and deliverables. Interns will be required to have their own laptop. 
   1. The candidates those who are not expecting any stipend/honorarium, may also join by the approval of DH of Program Division for Pro bono manner.

Application Process:
[Online]
The candidates needs to register himself on ServicePlus website if not already registered.
Once registered, the applicant visit the website of the ministry to apply for the scheme. Under "RGSA" section, click MoPR Internship.
A new webpage will open, the applicant will enter his login details to apply for the scheme.
After log in, the applicant click on Apply Service tab, then online application form for the scheme will open.
The applicant enter all the details. Choose "Area of Interest" and upload photograph and submit the application form.
Note:
A candidate can apply for an internship only once during a financial year. 
The application will be valid for consideration for the entirety of the financial year in which the application is made.
At the time of joining on selection, applicants shall be required to produce a letter from their 'Principal'/'Head of Department'/'Supervisor', indicating their status in the Institution/University and `No Objection Certificate' (NOC) for allowing their student to undergo Internship Program for the period for which s/he is selected.

Documents Required:
At the time of joining on selection, the applicants shall be required to produce a letter from their Supervisor/ Head of Department/ or principal indicating their status in the institution and a “No Objection” certificate for allowing their student to undergo an Internship program for the period for which they are selected.